Orlando in gevecht met de soldaten van Cimosco by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki

Orlando in gevecht met de soldaten van Cimosco 1771

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drawing, print, engraving

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portrait

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drawing

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baroque

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print

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german-expressionism

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figuration

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line

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history-painting

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engraving

This 1771 etching, *Orlando in gevecht met de soldaten van Cimosco*, by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki depicts a scene of intense battle. The scene features a knight on horseback charging into a group of soldiers. The central figure of Orlando, a famous knight from the epic poem *Orlando Furioso*, is shown on horseback, and the scene is filled with action and movement, showcasing the artist's mastery of the engraving technique. The work is a fine example of Chodowiecki's detailed and expressive style, and is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum.

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