Ugolino Collection

The Last Supper, ca. 1325-30. Creator: Ugolino da Siena
The Last Supper, ca. 1325-30

Count Ugolino (Il conte Ugolino), 1836. Creator: Diotti, Giuseppe (1779-1846)
Count Ugolino (Il conte Ugolino), 1836. Found in the collection of the Accademia Carrara, Bergamo

Ugolino and His Sons in Prison, n.d. Creator: Carlo Arienti
Ugolino and His Sons in Prison, n.d

Study for the Sculpture Ugolino and His Children, 1860. Creator: Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
Study for the Sculpture Ugolino and His Children, 1860

Ugolino and His Sons Starving to Death in the Tower, 1806. Creator: Henry Fuseli
Ugolino and His Sons Starving to Death in the Tower, 1806

Ugolino and his Children, 1863 / 65. Creator: Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
Ugolino and his Children, 1863/65

Ugolino and his Children, 1860, cast c. 1871 (bronze)
1068868 Ugolino and his Children, 1860, cast c.1871 (bronze) by Carpeaux, Jean-Baptiste (1827-75); 48.26x37.47x27 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Unfinished Letter with Studies for the Ugolino Group, 1858 (pen & ink on paper)
2971941 Unfinished Letter with Studies for the Ugolino Group, 1858 (pen & ink on paper) by Carpeaux, Jean-Baptiste (1827-75); 26.8x20.5 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Ugolino and his Sons (plaster, stained reddish brown)
1069555 Ugolino and his Sons (plaster, stained reddish brown) by Carpeaux, Jean-Baptiste (1827-75); 48.3x37.5x27 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Study for the sculpture Ugolino and His Children, 1860 (pen & ink
2971540 Study for the sculpture Ugolino and His Children, 1860 (pen & ink, gouache and graphite on card) by Carpeaux, Jean-Baptiste (1827-75); 62.4x47.9 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

The Crucifixion, ca. 1315-20. Creator: Ugolino da Siena
The Crucifixion, ca. 1315-20

Saint Matthew, ca. 1330-1335. Creator: Ugolino da Siena
Saint Matthew, ca. 1330-1335

Then, fasting got the mastery of grief, c1890. Creator: Gustave Doré
" Then, fasting got the mastery of grief", c1890. Count Ugolino, his sons and grandsons condemned to death by starvation in the Torre dei Gualandi

Then, not to make them sadder, I kept down my spirit in stillness, c1890
" Then, not to make them sadder, I kept down my spirit in stillness", c1890. Count Ugolino, his sons and grandsons condemned to death by starvation in the Torre dei Gualandi

Not more furiously on Menalippus temples Tydeus gnawed, c1890. Creator: Gustave Doré
Not more furiously on Menalippus temples Tydeus gnawed, than on that skull and on its garbage he, c1890. Dante and the Roman poet Virgil visit a frozen lake

Then Geddo at my feet outstretch d did fling him, crying, Hast no help for me my father
" Then Geddo at my feet outstretch d did fling him, crying, Hast no help for me my father! ", c1890. Count Ugolino

Pope Gregory Ix, Born Ugolino Di Conti, Between 1145 And 1170 To 1241. From Science And Literature In The Middle Ages By Paul Lacroix Published London 1878

Calvary, 14th century. Artist: Bartolommeo Bulgarini
Calvary, 14th century. Lorenzetti, Ugolino (ca. 1300/10-1378). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Study modeling stand Ugolino group 19th century
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Study Ugolino 19th century black chalk brownish paper
Artokoloro

Ugolino Sons recto Anatomical Studies verso ca
Artokoloro

Ugolino 1860 Etching Sheet 10 7 / 8 8 7 / 16 27. 7
Artokoloro

Two Figures (preparatory study for The Gates of Hell ) (lead-pencil
XIR897674 Two Figures (preparatory study for The Gates of Hell ) (lead-pencil and ink wash on paper) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); 18x13 cm; Musee Rodin, Paris

Ugolino Lorenzetti, Italian (active c
" Ugolino Lorenzetti", Italian (active c. 1320-1360), Saint Catherine of Alexandria, probably c. 1335, tempera on panel

Florentine 16th Century, Ugolino Martelli, mid 16th century, oil on panel

Ugolino di Nerio. Painting on wood. RESTRICTED OUTSIDE US
NERIO: THE DEPOSITION. Ugolino di Nerio. Painting on wood. RESTRICTED OUTSIDE US

Pope Gregorius IX
POPE GREGORIUS IX (Ugolino dei Conti di Segni) approving the decretum (collection of papal decrees) collected by Gratian, 1140

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"Ugolino: A Tale of Tragedy and Artistic Interpretation" In the world of art, few figures have captured the imagination quite like Ugolino. From his depiction in iconic works such as "The Last Supper" by Ugolino da Siena to Henry Fuseli's haunting portrayal of "Ugolino and His Sons Starving to Death in the Tower, " this enigmatic character has fascinated artists for centuries. Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux's sculpture "Ugolino and his Children" beautifully captures the anguish and despair of a father facing starvation alongside his helpless offspring. The bronze cast from 1860 stands as a testament to Carpeaux's ability to convey raw emotion through art. Even in sketches and studies, such as "Unfinished Letter with Studies for the Ugolino Group" by an unknown artist, we see glimpses into the creative process behind these powerful representations. Pen strokes on paper reveal careful consideration of every detail, ensuring that each work conveys its intended message. But who was Ugolino? History tells us that he was a real person—a nobleman who met a tragic fate. In Dante Alighieri's Inferno, Ugolino is condemned to eternal suffering for betraying his city during political turmoil. This narrative inspired many artists throughout history to explore themes of betrayal, hunger, and despair. Gustave Doré's illustrations depict scenes from Dante's Inferno with vivid intensity. In one image titled "Then, fasting got mastery over grief, " we witness Ugolino succumbing not only to physical hunger but also emotional torment. Another illustration shows him suppressing his spirit in stillness so as not to burden his already sorrowful children further. In yet another evocative piece by Doré titled "Not more furiously on Menalippus temples Tydeus gnawed, " we are reminded of how deeply tragedy can affect the human psyche.