Orlando Furioso 

This wood engraving by the prolific French artist Gustave Doré depicts a scene from the epic Italian poem "Orlando Furioso" by Ludovico Ariosto. Doré’s dramatic style and skillful use of chiaroscuro create a sense of both chaos and terror in this depiction of Orlando, the titular hero, as he descends into madness. The composition is packed with figures, including the wild-eyed Orlando and a host of other characters, many in desperate postures. This graphic and emotive imagery, typical of Doré’s work, captures the intensity and visceral nature of the epic poem.