Francesco Hayez, Italian
“Yeah I Know You Think It’s Uncomfortable, But They Aren’t Letting Anybody Into the Ball Without a Mask,” 1851
Oil on canvas
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/// Giada’s servant approached her to warn
her that Massimo’d painted some porn
in which Giada appeared.
(He’s more vile than she feared.)
That’s the moment that Vengence is Sworn.
/// So she plotted revenge with her maid.
They’d attack him on the promenade.
Giada had been betrayed,
but she wasn’t afraid
to see Massimo splayed by her blade.
/// But her plan didn’t work in the end.
Against both he was able to fend.
And the “porn” he had painted
got Massimo sainted,
while Giada was, by the Doge, penned.
/// “I’ll attend Carnival as I’m tasked,
but I feel no great need to be masked.
For the truth, I confess,
is: when I wear this dress
no one looks at my face, (since you asked).