Orlando Furioso 

This illustration, titled "Orlando Furioso", depicts a scene from the epic Italian poem by Ludovico Ariosto. The renowned French artist Gustave Doré, known for his dramatic and detailed wood engravings, masterfully captures the intensity of the poem's narrative. The image showcases a knight on horseback, charging across a stone bridge, his lance poised and shield raised. The bridge, built within the narrow confines of a rocky gorge, adds to the sense of danger and urgency, while the towering structure in the background hints at the epic scale of the story. Doré's masterful use of light and shadow further enhances the dramatic effect.