Armida en de slapende Rinaldo 1710 - 1733

"Armida en de slapende Rinaldo," an etching by Bernard Picart (1673-1733), depicts a scene from the epic poem "Jerusalem Delivered" by Torquato Tasso. The artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, portrays the sorceress Armida using her magic to lure the sleeping knight Rinaldo into her enchanted garden. Picart skillfully captures the drama and intrigue of the story, using intricate details and dramatic poses. The inclusion of a cupid aiming an arrow and a figure holding a torch further emphasizes the theme of love, magic, and temptation. The engraving is a fine example of 18th-century printmaking and demonstrates Picart's mastery of the technique.