Artwork
Rinaldo and Armida
Rinaldo and Armida is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Angelica Kauffmann. It dates from 1774 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Rinaldo and Armida is an etching by Angelica Kauffmann, created around 1774. The work is executed on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a scene from a famous poem, showing the knight Rinaldo kneeling before the sorceress Armida. Armida's gentle expression contrasts with her supposed intention to trap Rinaldo, while a small dragon curled around her arm adds complexity to the scene.
Technique & Style
The etching showcases fine lines, particularly in the rendering of armor and hair, achieved through the drypoint technique, a method that involves scratching the plate to create textured effects.
Artist & collection
Artist
Maria Anna Angelika Kauffmann, usually known in English as Angelica Kauffman, was a Swiss painter who had a successful career in London and Rome.
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