Limited Edition 2 /20 Paolo and Francesca – In the Whirlwind of Love – Print on Leather - Tapestry - 76.5 cm - 62 cm
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Originating from Italy, this limited edition 2/20 Paolo e Francesca – Nel Turbine dell’Amore – Stampa su Pelle is a 76.5 cm high by 62 cm wide unframed print on leather in like‑new condition.
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“Paolo and Francesca – In the Turbulence of Love” is a work of intense narrative and dramatic force, inspired by one of the most famous and moving episodes in Dante Alighieri’s Divine Comedy: the encounter with Paolo and Francesca in Canto V of Hell, among the lustful souls swept relentlessly by the hellish storm.
At the center of the composition stand Paolo and Francesca, pressed into an embrace that seems to resist the violence of the turbine enveloping them. Their bodies are suspended in the vortex together with a multitude of souls, but the bond between the two immediately distinguishes them from the surrounding chaos. The embrace thus becomes the emotional fulcrum of the work: a image of a passion that united them in life and that, in Dante’s vision, continues to keep them inseparable even in damnation.
In the lower part of the scene appear Dante and Virgil, depicted with their backs turned as they observe the terrible expanse of souls dragged by the storm. Their position idealistically invites the viewer to share the poet’s vantage point, transforming the observation of the scene into an almost direct experience of the journey through Hell.
The entire space is dominated by the infernal storm, symbol of the uncontrolled passion that in life overwhelmed the souls of the lustful and now, as contrapasso, drags them eternally without granting them respite. Nude figures, suspended bodies, outreached hands, and lost faces blend into a swirling movement that seems to have neither beginning nor end. Each figure appears seized by an irresistible force, while the dark background accentuates the sense of vertigo and perdition.
Paolo and Francesca, however, constitute a visual exception within this chaos: their embrace introduces into the scene a dimension profoundly human and tragic. Their story, made immortal by Dante’s verses, becomes here a meditation on the boundary between love and desire, freedom and passion, feeling and condemnation. The tenderness of the gesture contrasts with the violence of the infernal landscape, creating an emotional tension particularly intense.
The work impresses with the extraordinary richness of its line and with a rendering reminiscent of the great nineteenth-century engravings devoted to the Divine Comedy. The contrast between light zones and the deep black of the vortex gives the scene a strong three-dimensionality, while the sinuous lines follow the movement of the souls and amplify the sense of impulse, instability, and torment.
“Paolo and Francesca – In the Turbulence of Love” is not merely a decoration, but a true visual interpretation of one of the most memorable moments in Italian literature. The work encapsulates love, tragedy, desire, and fate in a monumental and deeply evocative composition, ideal for those who love Dante, classical literature, and images capable of transforming an immortal tale into a powerful visual experience.
In the bottom right there is an intense red wax seal, a distinctive detail that adds personality to the work and creates a refined color contrast with the deep tones of the composition. This element further enhances the piece, giving it a recognizable, intimate, and refined character.
Composition: 55% PU (Polyurethane), 20% Polyester, 5% Cotton, 20% Real Leather Fibers
Materials compliant with REACH regulation, environmentally friendly and free of harmful substances
Work unframed
Packaging and shipping: the work will be shipped rolled on a rigid cardboard backing, to ensure maximum protection. Shipping entrusted to express courier with tracking.
ATTENTION
Please note that there may be variations in color perception and textile/material textures due to the display settings of the device used by the buyer to view the product page. Giuri Tessuti cannot be held responsible for such variations.
IMPORTANT NOTE
The product will be shipped rolled and unframed. The tapestry is made on fabric canvas, leaving the customer free to evaluate the most suitable solution for displaying and enhancing it according to their taste, in harmony with the style of the environment where it will be placed.
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From the heart of Italian know-how, we have woven, since 1989, threads of excellence in the world of upholstery fabrics. With a history rooted in craftsmanship and a keen eye for superior quality, we have become ambassadors of the elegance and uniqueness that only true Made in Italy can express.
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We offer free shipping with courier express throughout the European Union and the possibility of combined shipping for multiple purchases, optimizing costs for our customers. Our professional photos guarantee the highest fidelity in representing colors and textures.
Commitment to Quality
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Translated by Google Translate“Paolo and Francesca – In the Turbulence of Love” is a work of intense narrative and dramatic force, inspired by one of the most famous and moving episodes in Dante Alighieri’s Divine Comedy: the encounter with Paolo and Francesca in Canto V of Hell, among the lustful souls swept relentlessly by the hellish storm.
At the center of the composition stand Paolo and Francesca, pressed into an embrace that seems to resist the violence of the turbine enveloping them. Their bodies are suspended in the vortex together with a multitude of souls, but the bond between the two immediately distinguishes them from the surrounding chaos. The embrace thus becomes the emotional fulcrum of the work: a image of a passion that united them in life and that, in Dante’s vision, continues to keep them inseparable even in damnation.
In the lower part of the scene appear Dante and Virgil, depicted with their backs turned as they observe the terrible expanse of souls dragged by the storm. Their position idealistically invites the viewer to share the poet’s vantage point, transforming the observation of the scene into an almost direct experience of the journey through Hell.
The entire space is dominated by the infernal storm, symbol of the uncontrolled passion that in life overwhelmed the souls of the lustful and now, as contrapasso, drags them eternally without granting them respite. Nude figures, suspended bodies, outreached hands, and lost faces blend into a swirling movement that seems to have neither beginning nor end. Each figure appears seized by an irresistible force, while the dark background accentuates the sense of vertigo and perdition.
Paolo and Francesca, however, constitute a visual exception within this chaos: their embrace introduces into the scene a dimension profoundly human and tragic. Their story, made immortal by Dante’s verses, becomes here a meditation on the boundary between love and desire, freedom and passion, feeling and condemnation. The tenderness of the gesture contrasts with the violence of the infernal landscape, creating an emotional tension particularly intense.
The work impresses with the extraordinary richness of its line and with a rendering reminiscent of the great nineteenth-century engravings devoted to the Divine Comedy. The contrast between light zones and the deep black of the vortex gives the scene a strong three-dimensionality, while the sinuous lines follow the movement of the souls and amplify the sense of impulse, instability, and torment.
“Paolo and Francesca – In the Turbulence of Love” is not merely a decoration, but a true visual interpretation of one of the most memorable moments in Italian literature. The work encapsulates love, tragedy, desire, and fate in a monumental and deeply evocative composition, ideal for those who love Dante, classical literature, and images capable of transforming an immortal tale into a powerful visual experience.
In the bottom right there is an intense red wax seal, a distinctive detail that adds personality to the work and creates a refined color contrast with the deep tones of the composition. This element further enhances the piece, giving it a recognizable, intimate, and refined character.
Composition: 55% PU (Polyurethane), 20% Polyester, 5% Cotton, 20% Real Leather Fibers
Materials compliant with REACH regulation, environmentally friendly and free of harmful substances
Work unframed
Packaging and shipping: the work will be shipped rolled on a rigid cardboard backing, to ensure maximum protection. Shipping entrusted to express courier with tracking.
ATTENTION
Please note that there may be variations in color perception and textile/material textures due to the display settings of the device used by the buyer to view the product page. Giuri Tessuti cannot be held responsible for such variations.
IMPORTANT NOTE
The product will be shipped rolled and unframed. The tapestry is made on fabric canvas, leaving the customer free to evaluate the most suitable solution for displaying and enhancing it according to their taste, in harmony with the style of the environment where it will be placed.
BEGIN USING NEW TAGS 04/02/2026
Our fabrics arise from meticulous research, combining in-depth study and careful market analysis. We collaborate with the best auction experts to ensure that our products are present at the most prestigious auctions of Catawiki.
Our items are carefully selected for thematic auctions ranging from: Boho Chic Home Interior Decor classic home furnishings Art Nouveau Art Déco Japanese art home goods tableware wondrous rooms decorative salvage galleries contemporary and post-war Mediterranean home English country house French elegance Hollywood glamour freemasonry modern home fabrics devotional objects taking inspiration from the greatest artists of the main currents of art including Klimt Dalí Picasso Chagall Monet Paul Klee Van Gogh Leonardo da Vinci William Turner Alphonse Mucha Paul Cézanne Paul Gauguin Raphael Sanzio Amadeo Modigliani Edvard Munch Botticelli Caravaggio Michelangelo Buonarroti Joan Miró Manet Renoir Direr Johannes Vermeer Banksy Schifano Donzelli Pollock
FIBER JEWELRY
#tag: goblin, gobelinos, gobelin, jacquard, fabric, stoffa, geometric, high quality, unique furnishing style, exclusive fantasy, modern design, luxury, upholstery, interior design, sofa, armchair, chair, cushion, pouf, curtain, tablecloth, centerpiece runner, cotton, polyester, vintage, antique, boho chic, deco, liberty, gift idea, rare, exclusive, interior design, fabric, geometric, high quality, unique interior style, exclusive fantasy, modern design, luxury, fashioning, interior decorating, sofa, armchair, chair, cushion, pouf, curtain, napkin, table runner, cotton, polyester, antique, gift idea, rare, exclusive, interior design, etc.
Our fabrics are born from meticulous research, combining in-depth study and careful market analysis. We collaborate with the top auction experts to ensure our products feature in the most prestigious Catawiki auctions.
Our items are carefully selected for thematic auctions spanning: Boho Chic Home interior decoration for the home classic home furnishings Art Nouveau Art Déco Japanese art home goods tableware wondrous room decorative salvage galleries contemporary and post-war Mediterranean home English country house French elegance Hollywood glamour freemasonry modern fabrics for the home devotional objects drawing inspiration from the greatest artists of the major art movements including Klimt Dalí Picasso Chagall Monet Paul Klee Van Gogh Leonardo da Vinci William Turner Alphonse Mucha Paul Cézanne Paul Gauguin Raphael Sanzio Amadeo Modigliani Edvard Munch Botticelli Caravaggio Michelangelo Buonarroti Joan Miró Manet Renoir Direr Johannes Vermeer Banksy Schifano Donzelli Pollock
FIBER JEWELRY
The rest of the text continues with similar lists, notes on usage, and multilingual tag phrases, followed by long, duplicated blocks of the same content in Italian and other languages, and ending with references to various textile terms and design keywords in many languages. The core meaning remains a description of the artwork, its thematic interpretation, materials, packaging/shipping notes, a color/texture disclaimer, an important usage note, and an introduction to new tagging as of 04/02/2026, plus extensive lists of artists and design-related terms in multiple languages for metadata and cataloging purposes.
Seller's Story
From the heart of Italian know-how, we have woven, since 1989, threads of excellence in the world of upholstery fabrics. With a history rooted in craftsmanship and a keen eye for superior quality, we have become ambassadors of the elegance and uniqueness that only true Made in Italy can express.
Our Mission
Each TexStilArt fabric is born from the union of Italian craftsmanship and modern creative vision. We design in Italy and produce in Europe, ensuring premium quality, exclusivity, and sustainability in every meter of fabric we create.
Certified Excellence
Our fabrics are made from 100% high-quality Panama cotton, certified by Oeko-Tex Standard 100 and REACH compliant to ensure maximum safety for health and the environment. Each product reflects the highest quality standards of Made in Italy.
Unique and Innovative Designs
Our collections feature original and exclusive designs, developed by our Italian creative team to offer contemporary patterns that anticipate interior design trends. Each fabric tells a story of style and personality.
Premium Service
We offer free shipping with courier express throughout the European Union and the possibility of combined shipping for multiple purchases, optimizing costs for our customers. Our professional photos guarantee the highest fidelity in representing colors and textures.
Commitment to Quality
Each TexStilArt fabric is new, never used, and in perfect condition. We provide detailed instructions for care and maintenance, ensuring durability and beauty over time. Our authenticity guarantee ensures the purchase of 100% genuine products.
With Con TexStilArt, bring home Italian textile art.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
After 2000
Number of objects
1
Material
Another canvas
Model
Limited Edition 2 /20 Paolo and Francesca – In the Whirlwind of Love – Print on Leather
Country of origin
Italy
Height
76.5 cm
Width
62 cm
Condition
As new - unused
Estimated period
2020+
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