19th century, The triumphal entry of Alboin and Cangrande della Scala into Vicenza

early nineteenth century

The triumphal entry of Alboin and Cangrande della Scala into Vicenza

Oil on canvas, 66 x 55 cm

With frame, 81 x 69,5 cm

Signed and dated lower left: GR… Do… 1858

This 19th-century painting depicts the triumphal entry of the brothers Alboino and Cangrande della Scala, staging a solemn and choreographic moment, constructed with the historicist imagination typical of the 19th century.

The scene unfolds before a majestic architecture inspired by medieval and Renaissance Italian art: monumental arches, slender columns, loggias, and polychrome decorations reminiscent of the architecture of the Loggia del Consiglio in Verona. The two brothers of the Della Scala family are depicted: Alboino, the eldest, astride a white horse and holding the flag bearing the family's coat of arms (a ladder), and Cangrande, on his black steed, immediately beside him.

Depicted here is the triumph over the city of Vicenza, whose conquest, which took place on April 15, 1311, marked a fundamental turning point for the city and the Veneto. The action was ordered by Emperor Henry VII of Luxembourg and carried out by imperial troops with the crucial support of Cangrande I della Scala of Verona. Vicenza, then under the control of Padua, rebelled against Paduan Guelph rule, providing the pretext for Ghibelline intervention. With this victory, the city passed under imperial control, which entrusted the vicariate to Cangrande, thus initiating the Scaliger Lordship and igniting the long conflict with Padua. This event significantly consolidated the power of the Scaligeri in northern Italy. In November of the same year, Alboin died, leaving full control and power to Cangrande.

Cangrande della Scala was the most famous lord of Verona in the Middle Ages. He rose to power at a very young age, in the early 14th century, and immediately proved to be an energetic and charismatic leader. A true Ghibelline leader, he supported the Empire and transformed Verona into one of the strongest and most stable cities in northern Italy. He was a great leader: he conquered Vicenza, brought Padua and Treviso under his control, and expanded the Scaliger influence throughout the Veneto.

At the same time, he demonstrated generosity and attention to cultural life. His court became a point of reference for many intellectuals, including Dante Alighieri, who saw him as a protector and perhaps a potential political unifier of Italy. Cangrande died suddenly in 1329, shortly after a military victory. His passing marked the beginning of the decline of the Scaligeri's power, but his figure has remained a symbol of courage, political skill, and cultural splendor for the city of Verona.

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