Ruggiero freeing Angelica 1585 - 1644

Giovanni Biliverti's "Ruggiero freeing Angelica" (1585 - 1644) is a graphite drawing depicting the knight Ruggiero freeing the damsel Angelica from a magical garden in a scene from the epic poem Orlando Furioso by Ludovico Ariosto. Biliverti, known for his drawings and engravings, captures the dramatic moment with detailed anatomical rendering and expressive lines, showcasing the Renaissance era's interest in classical mythology and literature. This drawing, now housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, exemplifies Biliverti's skill in conveying emotion and narrative through the medium of graphite.