{"product_id":"sigismonda-mourning-over-the-heart-of-guiscardo-william-hogarth","title":"Sigismonda Mourning Over the Heart of Guiscardo - William Hogarth","description":"\u003cp\u003eWilliam Hogarth's \"Sigismonda Mourning Over the Heart of Guiscardo\" portrays a scene of intense grief from Boccaccio's \"Decameron\", capturing the raw emotion of Sigismonda as she mourns her murdered lover.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWilliam Hogarth's \"Sigismonda Mourning Over the Heart of Guiscardo\" (1759) depicts a scene of intense grief and despair. The painting illustrates a moment from Boccaccio's \"Decameron\", in which Sigismonda mourns over the heart of her lover, Guiscardo, whom her father has murdered. Hogarth's interpretation is known for its dramatic emotional intensity and controversial reception. The composition centres on Sigismonda, who is portrayed as a woman overwhelmed by sorrow. She is seated at a table, clutching a golden urn containing Guiscardo's heart. Her face is etched with anguish, and her posture conveys a sense of utter desolation. The colour palette is dominated by dark, muted tones, which contribute to the overall atmosphere of gloom and tragedy. The background is kept simple, directing the viewer's attention to Sigismonda's emotional state. Hogarth considered this one of his finest works, but it was not well-received during his lifetime. Some critics found the painting too emotionally charged and even grotesque. Despite its initial rejection, \"Sigismonda\" remains a powerful example of Hogarth's ability to convey complex human emotions through his art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/apotheosis-of-hercules-giovanni-domenico-tiepolo\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eApotheosis of Hercules - Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo — Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"William Hogarth","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57669749211471,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57669756092751,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57669756125519,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Sigismonda-Mourning-Over-the-Heart-of-Guiscardo_Poster_CompositorV1_1778547844871.jpg?v=1778555906","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/sigismonda-mourning-over-the-heart-of-guiscardo-william-hogarth","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}