Who painted Armida Abandoned by Rinaldo?

Armida Abandoned by Rinaldo was painted by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo in 1744.

Where can I see Armida Abandoned by Rinaldo?

Armida Abandoned by Rinaldo is held by Art Institute of Chicago.

What movement is Armida Abandoned by Rinaldo?

Armida Abandoned by Rinaldo is associated with Baroque.

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Artwork

Armida Abandoned by Rinaldo

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo , 1744

Armida Abandoned by Rinaldo is an oil painting by the Baroque artist Giovanni Battista Tiepolo. It dates from 1744 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.

About this work

Overview

Armida Abandoned by Rinaldo is an oil on canvas painting by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, part of a four-part suite of decorations. It depicts a pivotal moment in a narrative.

Subject & Meaning

The painting illustrates a scene where Rinaldo, a knight, is persuaded by his companions Carlo and Ubaldo to leave the sorceress Armida and rejoin the Crusades. Armida's emotional plea to Rinaldo is contrasted with the urging of his companions to depart.

Technique & Style

Tiepolo employs chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts of light and shadow to convey the emotional intensity of the moment. Rinaldo's face is partially lit and shadowed, capturing his hesitation.

Context

The narrative is derived from an Italian poem, and the painting represents a dramatic moment within that story.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, also known as Giambattista Tiepolo, was an Italian painter and printmaker from the Republic of Venice who painted in the Rococo style, considered an important member of the 18th-century Venetian school.