Angelica geneest de wond van Medoro by Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo

Angelica geneest de wond van Medoro 1757 - 1760

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drawing, etching, ink

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drawing

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narrative-art

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baroque

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etching

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landscape

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figuration

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ink

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pencil drawing

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history-painting

Dimensions height 268 mm, width 210 mm

Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo etched "Angelica geneest de wond van Medoro" sometime in the 18th century. Here, we witness a scene steeped in chivalric romance, where Angelica tends to the wounded Medoro. The image resonates with motifs familiar across epochs. The caring gesture of Angelica echoes the age-old symbol of the Madonna tending to Christ, a visual language deeply embedded in our cultural memory. This act of healing transcends mere physical aid; it touches upon themes of compassion and redemption. Consider the 'compassionate woman' motif—it resurfaces in diverse cultural contexts, from ancient goddesses of healing to the present day. It represents a collective human desire to nurture, protect, and heal, suggesting a universal psychological imperative to connect with and care for one another. The intensity of Angelica's gaze carries an emotional charge, a subtle but powerful force engaging viewers on a subconscious level. This is no mere illustration but an echo through time.

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