This engraving is a political caricature in the form of a parody of the crucifixion of jesus of nazareth, signed g[abriele] castagnola and printed in the genoese republican and mazzinian satirical journal la strega on holy thursday, 1850. The personification of italy, identified by her mural crown, takes the place of jesus. The two thieves are played by carlo alberto (the previous king of sardinia, on the viewer’s left) and ferdinand ii of the two sicilies. Garibaldi sits at italy’s feet; mazzini stands next to him. Longinus is portrayed as pius ix on horseback, and the soldier offering the sponge soaked in vinegar is la marmora. Franz joseph, emperor of austria, carries a hammer and a basket of nails. Cavour and rattazzi play at dice for italia’s clothes. Date: 28 March 1850.
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