Goffredo Mameli

Why it's great

Goffredo Mameli, the young poet who wrote the words of Italy's national anthem, died at the age of 21 defending the Roman Republic in 1849. Domenico Induno painted his portrait.

🏛️ Part of history

The Unification of Italy & Germany (1815–1871) — Goffredo Mameli, the young poet who wrote the words of Italy's national anthem, died at the age of 21 defending the Roman Republic in 1849.

Where to see it

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Hang it on your wall

⬇ Hi-res download 946 × 1,181 px · 1.1 megapixels This is the largest scan on Wikimedia Commons, which is fairly small for a big print. The museum that owns it may offer a larger one. File page & license ↗

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About the artist

Domenico Induno

1815–1878 · born in Milan

Domenico Induno was an Italian painter born in Milan in 1815, the older brother of Gerolamo Induno. He painted scenes of everyday life and portraits of Risorgimento heroes. He lived in Milan and died there in 1878.