Armida Abandoned By Rinaldo 1742

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo's "Armida Abandoned By Rinaldo" (1742) depicts a scene from the epic poem "Jerusalem Delivered" by Torquato Tasso. The painting features a dramatic moment as the sorceress Armida watches in anguish as her lover, the knight Rinaldo, is led away by his comrades, a scene that highlights the power of Tiepolo's composition and the emotional depth of the figures. This work is an exemplary demonstration of Tiepolo's renowned Rococo style, characterized by vibrant colors, dynamic movement, and a theatrical sense of grandeur.