The central protagonist, a Swiss-Italian painter who develops psychophysical disorders and rickets in childhood. After being expelled from school and hospitalized, he finds solace in creating paintings and sculptures that blend exotic animals with the Emilian landscape. Known derogatorily as El Tudesc in Gualtieri, he eventually gains recognition through the support of critic Renato Marino Mazzacurati, though some academics label him a naïve artist.
The protagonist's internal conflict between his troubled past and present artistic identity.
Mazzacurati acts as a professional patron who validates Ligabue's talent.
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