The Liberation Of Jerusalem Collection

Torquato Tasso reads La Gerusalemme Liberata at the Court of Ferrara, 1841. Creator: Mancinelli
Torquato Tasso reads La Gerusalemme Liberata at the Court of Ferrara, 1841. Found in the Collection of Museo di Capodimonte, Naples

The Convent of St. Onofrio, near Rome, in which Tasso died, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
The Convent of St. Onofrio, near Rome, in which Tasso died, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by M. Mariani. The painful tale of the life and sufferings of Torquato Tasso

Rinaldo and Armida, c16th century. Creator: Anon
Rinaldo and Armida, c16th century

Canto XV, 16th century. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
Canto XV, 16th century. Series: Jerusalem Delivered II by Tasso

Canto XII, 16th century. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
Canto XII, 16th century. Series: Jerusalem Delivered II by Tasso

Canto X, 16th century. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
Canto X, 16th century. Series: Jerusalem Delivered II by Tasso

Canto VII, 16th century. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
Canto VII, 16th century. Series: Jerusalem Delivered II by Tasso

Canto III, 16th century. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
Canto III, 16th century. Series: Jerusalem Delivered II by Tasso

Rinaldo and Armida, c1758. Creator: Lorenzo Tiepolo
Rinaldo and Armida, c1758

Canto XX, 16th century. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
Canto XX, 16th century. From Jerusalem Delivered II by Tasso

Canto XVIII, 16th century. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
Canto XVIII, 16th century. From Jerusalem Delivered II by Tasso

Canto XIV, 16th century. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
Canto XIV, 16th century. From Jerusalem Delivered II by Tasso

Canto XI, 16th century. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
Canto XI, 16th century. From Jerusalem Delivered II by Tasso

Canto VIII, 16th century. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
Canto VIII, 16th century. From Jerusalem Delivered II by Tasso

Canto VI, 16th century. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
Canto VI, 16th century. From Jerusalem Delivered II by Tasso

Canto IV, 16th century. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
Canto IV, 16th century. From Jerusalem Delivered II by Tasso

Canto II, 16th century. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
Canto II, 16th century. From Jerusalem Delivered II by Tasso

Canto I, 16th century. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
Canto I, 16th century. From Jerusalem Delivered II by Tasso

Rinaldo gets new weapons, 1677-1755. Creator: Elias van Nijmegen
Rinaldo gets new weapons, 1677-1755. Sketch for a painting

Design for a wall painting with Armida and Rinaldo, 1677-1755. Creator: Elias van Nijmegen
Design for a wall painting with Armida and Rinaldo, 1677-1755. Armida finds Rinaldo sleeping

The Sleeping Rinaldo Crowned with Flowers by Armida (formerly entitled Sleeping Mars), 1750-1780

La presa di Gerusalemme, c. 1615-1620. Creator: Tempesta, Antonio (1555-1630)
La presa di Gerusalemme, c. 1615-1620. Found in the collection of the Galleria Borghese, Rome

Rinaldo and Armida, n.d. Creator: Francesco Fontebasso
Rinaldo and Armida, n.d

Rinaldo and Armida, c.1693. Creator: Donato Creti
Rinaldo and Armida, c.1693

Erminia and the Shepherds, n.d. Creator: Giuseppe Nicola Nasini
Erminia and the Shepherds, n.d

Rinaldo Leaving Armida, 1751-53. Creator: Lorenzo Tiepolo
Rinaldo Leaving Armida, 1751-53

Armida Encounters the Sleeping Rinaldo, 1742 / 45. Creator: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Armida Encounters the Sleeping Rinaldo, 1742/45

Rinaldo and the Magus of Ascalon, 1742 / 45. Creator: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Rinaldo and the Magus of Ascalon, 1742/45

Armida Abandoned by Rinaldo, 1742 / 45. Creator: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Armida Abandoned by Rinaldo, 1742/45

Rinaldo and Armida in Her Garden, 1742 / 45. Creator: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Rinaldo and Armida in Her Garden, 1742/45

Rinaldo abandoning Armida, 1720-62. Creator: Francois Joullain
Rinaldo abandoning Armida, 1720-62

Erminia and the Shepherd, 1619-20. Creator: Guercino
Erminia and the Shepherd, 1619-20. The scene is taken from Torquato Tassos epic poem, La Gerusalemme Liberata published in 1575

Erminia and the Shepherds, 1750 / 1755. Creators: Francesco Guardi, Antonio Guardi
Erminia and the Shepherds, 1750/1755

Plate 17: Illustration to Canto XVII, from Torquato Tassos Gerusalemme liberata... ca
Plate 17: Illustration to Canto XVII, from Torquato Tassos Gerusalemme liberata III, ca. 1590-1630

Plate 18: Illustration to Canto XVIII, from Torquato Tassos Gerusalemme liberat... ca
Plate 18: Illustration to Canto XVIII, from Torquato Tassos Gerusalemme liberata III, ca. 1590-1630

Plate 12: Illustration to Canto XII, from Torquato Tassos Gerusalemme liberata... ca
Plate 12: Illustration to Canto XII, from Torquato Tassos Gerusalemme liberata III, ca. 1590-1630

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"The Liberation of Jerusalem: A Tale of Love, Magic, and Heroism" In the enchanting Court of Ferrara in 1841, Torquato Tasso captivates his audience with a reading from his epic poem "La Gerusalemme Liberata. " The verses transport them to a time when Jerusalem was liberated from its oppressors. Giovanni Battista Tiepolo's masterpieces bring this tale to life. In "Armida Encounters the Sleeping Rinaldo, " we witness the bewitching sorceress Armida stumbling upon the slumbering hero Rinaldo. Their destinies intertwine as they embark on an extraordinary journey. As their adventure unfolds in Tiepolo's "Rinaldo and the Magus of Ascalon, " we see Rinaldo seeking guidance from a wise magician. Armed with newfound knowledge, he faces countless trials and tribulations alongside Armida. However, love is not always steadfast. In Tiepolo's poignant painting "Armida Abandoned by Rinaldo, " we witness heartbreak as Rinaldo leaves Armida behind for his noble quest. Their bittersweet farewell echoes through time. Amidst lush gardens depicted in Tiepolo's masterpiece "Rinaldo and Armida in Her Garden, " passion ignites once more between our heroes. Yet duty calls, and Rinaldo must make another painful departure, captured beautifully by Francois Joullain in "Rinaldo abandoning Armida. " Meanwhile, other characters weave their own stories within this grand tapestry. Guercino portrays Erminia finding solace among shepherds while Francesco Guardi and Antonio Guardi depict her encounters with these humble guardians of nature. The illustrations from Torquato Tasso's epic poem add depth to our understanding of this legendary liberation. Plate after plate transports us into Canto XVII where battles rage or Canto XVIII where alliances are forged.