Francesco Hayez ( 1791 - 1881 ) was an Italian painter. Francesco Hayez s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 57114.39 USD for Valenza Gradenigo davanti agli Inquisitori in 2004 to a remarkable record 510665.45 USD for IL BACIO in 2008 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.