Erminia and the Shepherds n.d.

"Erminia and the Shepherds" is an anonymous drawing depicting a scene from Torquato Tasso's epic poem "Gerusalemme Liberata." In this Italian Renaissance drawing, a female figure, Erminia, is depicted in the center, having fled the battlefield in search of safety. She has encountered shepherds, and the scene is filled with a multitude of animals, including sheep, a dog, and a horse. The artist has used a delicate line to render the figures and scenery, creating a sense of both realism and fantasy. "Erminia and the Shepherds" is a testament to the enduring power of literary inspiration in art.