Valenza Gradenigo before the Inquisition crowning A small stem of honeysuckle

A small stem of honeysuckle is in her hand

The painting immediately became a huge success with critics and the public

Her artistic style is generally considered part of the aftermath of Rococo with elements of an adopted Neoclassical style

and meditative grief

Salus Populi Romani (Protectress of the Roman People) is a Roman Catholic title associated with the venerated image of the Virgin Mary in Rome

Valenza Gradenigo before the Inquisition crowning A small stem of honeysuckleThe moment of judgement depicted in gorgeous and moving detail. Francesco Hayez was an Italian painter, the leading artist of Romanticism in mid 19th century Milan, renowned for his grand historical paintings, political allegories and exceptionally fine portraits.