GAM 1582

Unità di misura: cm; Altezza: 118; Larghezza: 78

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The painting depicts a dramatic and popular story: a woman hugs her children at the exit of the prison where her husband is detained. The three are crossing the Ponte della Paglia in Venice, right next to the criminal prisons. The little girl has her head bowed and appears to be in tears, while the baby has dozed off with his head resting on his mother's shoulder. The wind and the opacity of the air, rendered with indefinite brushstrokes, convey the gravity of the moment, the woman's great despondency and concern.