Orlando wijst naar zijn dode paard in de verte 1771 - 1772

This etching, "Orlando wijst naar zijn dode paard in de verte", was created by Louis Wilhelm Chodowiecki in 1771-1772. The artwork depicts Orlando, a figure from the epic poem Orlando Furioso by Ludovico Ariosto, pointing towards the distant body of his dead horse. The work is a testament to Chodowiecki's skill in capturing dramatic moments from literature through detailed engravings, with a focus on the psychological and emotional aspects of the scene. The small scale of the etching (110 mm x 60 mm) highlights the intimate and personal nature of the subject matter.