Angelica and the wounded Medoro c. 1860

This Romantic painting by Eugène Delacroix, "Angelica and the wounded Medoro," depicts a scene from Ludovico Ariosto's epic poem, *Orlando Furioso*. The painting captures the dramatic moment when the beautiful sorceress Angelica, having just escaped from the clutches of Orlando, encounters the wounded knight Medoro, with whom she has fallen in love. Delacroix's dramatic brushstrokes and expressive use of color contribute to the dynamism of the scene, emphasizing the powerful emotions at play. This painting is a testament to Delacroix's skill in depicting both the beauty of the human form and the intensity of human passion.