Ariosto weer bij zinnen gebracht 1771

"Ariosto weer bij zinnen gebracht" is a 1771 engraving by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, a prominent German artist of the 18th century. This particular work is a depiction of a scene from "Orlando Furioso," a famous epic poem by Ludovico Ariosto. The engraving shows the character Astolfo retrieving the lost "Sense" of Orlando, who is depicted bound and tied down. This scene highlights the theme of restoring reason and sanity, a recurring motif in the literary work. The engraving, held at the Rijksmuseum, is a small-scale yet detailed piece, showcasing Chodowiecki's meticulous style.