Gerolamo Induno: Painter of War and Romantic Sentiment Gerolamo Induno (1825-1890) stands as a significant figure in Italian Romantic painting, primarily recognized for his dramatic depictions of military campaigns and the fervor of the Risorgimento – Italy’s unification movement. Born in Milan to a chef and butler father, Induno's artistic journey began with formal instruction at the Brera Academy under Luigi Sabatelli from 1839 to 1846, establishing him within Milanese artistic circles. His early exhibitions showcased portraits alongside Alessandro Manzoni’s lost “Betrothed,” marking an in…