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Wilhelm Lehmbruck, “Paolo und Francesca” (1913)
Princeton Art Museum

Wilhelm Lehmbruck, “Paolo und Francesca” (1913)

German artist Wilhelm Lehmbruck (1881-1919) created a depiction of Paolo Malatesta and Francesca Da Rimini, two real-life individuals featured in Dante’s Inferno for engaging in an adulterous relationship. The artist, using drypoint, depicts the affection of the two forbidden lovers in a sketchy and gestural manner that is enriched by the stark, geometrical line-work.    —Wilhelm Lehmbruck, “Paolo und Francesca,” Princeton University Art Museum

Sighting Citation:

“Wilhelm Lehmbruck, “Paolo und Francesca” (1913).” Dante Today: Citings and Sightings of Dante’s Works in Contemporary Culture. Elizabeth Coggeshall and Arielle Saiber, eds. January 30, 2026. https://www.dantetoday.org/sightings/wilhelm-lehmbruck-paolo-und-francesca-1913/.

Creator: Wilhelm Lehmbruck

Year Created: 1913

Location: Berlin, Germany

Emotions & Sentiments Love Sins Lust 1913 Germany Berlin Visual Arts Print Inferno Inferno 5 Characters Paolo & Francesca The Lustful
Posted January 30, 2026
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