Rodin depicts the book "Lancillotto e Ginevra" -- Il bacio di Paolo Malatesta

Speranza

Rodin captures the moment when the pair realize their love for one another and kiss for the first time, while reading the story of Lancelot and Guinevere.

At this very moment they were discovered by Francesca's husband, Giovanni, who promptly stabbed them both, ending their lives.

Rodin depicted the book itself, which can be seen in Paolo's hand