Sophronia's Defiance (from a set of Scenes from Gerusalemme Liberata) 1689 - 1739

"Sophronia's Defiance" (1689-1739) is a tapestry by Domenico Paradisi, depicting a scene from the epic poem *Gerusalemme Liberata* by Torquato Tasso. The scene shows Sophronia, a Christian captive, defying the advances of the Muslim general, Clorinda. The tapestry's intricate design and detailed figures showcase the artist's skill in the Rococo style, a popular art movement of the early 18th century. The piece's imposing size (12 ft. 4 in. × 10 ft. 6 in.) highlights the tapestry's intended use as a grand decorative element for a wealthy patron. The tapestry is currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.