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Armida Encounters the Sleeping Rinaldo, 1742-45 (oil on canvas)
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Armida Encounters the Sleeping Rinaldo, 1742-45 (oil on canvas)
2970109 Armida Encounters the Sleeping Rinaldo, 1742-45 (oil on canvas) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); 187.5x216.8 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Bequest of James Deering; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 22692792
© Bequest of James Deering / Bridgeman Images
Armida Arrow Arrows Asleep Crusade Crusades Cupid Desire Jerusalem Delivered Quiver Rinaldo Saracen Sorceress Torquato Tasso Venus
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This print captures the enchanting scene of "Armida Encounters the Sleeping Rinaldo" painted by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo in 1742-45. Set against a backdrop of night, this oil on canvas masterpiece depicts an alluring moment from Torquato Tasso's epic poem "Jerusalem Delivered". In this mythological encounter, Armida, a sorceress and goddess-like figure, discovers the slumbering warrior Rinaldo. Bathed in moonlight, she stands poised with her quiver of arrows and Cupid by her side. Love and desire emanate from her as she gazes upon the sleeping crusader. The painting beautifully portrays Armida's internal struggle between her feelings for Rinaldo and her duty to fight against him in the Crusades. The artist skillfully captures every detail - from Armida's flowing gown to Rinaldo's peaceful countenance - evoking a sense of poetic beauty. Tiepolo's mastery is evident through his use of vibrant colors and delicate brushstrokes that bring life to this mythological tale. The composition draws us into a world where gods and mortals intertwine, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy. Displayed at The Art Institute of Chicago, this remarkable artwork was bequeathed by James Deering as part of his legacy. As we admire this timeless piece, we are reminded not only of its artistic brilliance but also its significance within Italian literature and mythology.
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