Scène uit La Gerusalemme Liberata 1745

This etching by Martin Schedel, titled "Scène uit La Gerusalemme Liberata," depicts a scene from Torquato Tasso's epic poem "Jerusalem Delivered". The scene depicts the meeting of the Christian warrior, Rinaldo d'Astor, with the sorceress Armida who is on a mission to seduce him and convince him to join the Saracens. The scene is rendered with great detail, the figures are captured with lifelike accuracy, and the artist's use of shading and line creates a sense of depth and realism. The etching was created in 1745, likely as part of a larger illustrated edition of Tasso's poem, and showcases Schedel's skill as an engraver and his understanding of the epic tale.