Astolfo houdt Calligorant als gevangene aan zijn zijde 1771 - 1772

This etching, created by Louis Wilhelm Chodowiecki between 1771 and 1772, depicts a scene from the Italian epic poem *Orlando Furioso* by Ludovico Ariosto. Astolfo, a knight of Charlemagne, rides a horse while holding a captive giant, Calligorant, who is bound by a chain. The scene takes place in a landscape with pyramids in the background, suggesting the exotic setting of the poem. Chodowiecki's detailed and expressive style captures the dynamic energy of the moment. The etching is small in size, measuring only 110 mm by 59 mm, but it conveys a powerful narrative through its masterful composition and meticulous detail.