Rinaldo in the Enchanted Forest
ca. 1763
Imagine a knight fighting a hurricane made of demons—that’s the vibe of Jean-Honoré Fragonard’s 'Rinaldo in the Enchanted Forest.' Created around 1763 during the Rococo period, this dynamic drawing captures the hero Rinaldo from the epic poem 'Jerusalem Delivered' as he hacks his way through a magical, stormy wood. Fragonard, usually known for playful romance scenes, shows off his wild side here with swirling clouds that look like they’re screaming. The loose, energetic brushwork suggests this was a rapid sketch, proving that even a quick study by a master can look like a blockbuster movie scene.
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