Armida Encounters The Sleeping Rinaldo
1742
In this dazzling Rococo masterpiece, the sorceress Armida descends from the heavens on a cloud chariot, intending to assassinate the sleeping knight Rinaldo. But instead of striking him down, she's instantly captivated by his beauty, a classic twist of fate from Torquato Tasso's epic poem 'Jerusalem Delivered.' Tiepolo captures the moment perfectly with swirling pastel drapery, fluffy clouds, and a mischievous cupid fiddling with a quiver of arrows. It's a perfect example of 18th-century Venetian flair, where dramatic mythology meets light, airy elegance.
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