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Rinaldo and Armida
Angelica Kauffmann·1772
Historical Context
This 1772 painting of Rinaldo and Armida depicts a scene from Tasso's Gerusalemme Liberata, one of the most popular literary sources for 18th-century painters. The enchantress Armida's love for the crusader Rinaldo provided a perfect subject for Kauffmann's blend of romantic emotion and classical form. Characteristic of the artist's mature approach, the work displays graceful, decorative Neoclassicism combining classical subject matter with a lyrical sweetness, soft color, elegant figure types, pendant portraits and mythological scenes.
Technical Analysis
The literary scene demonstrates Kauffmann's elegant approach to narrative painting, with graceful figures and soft, warm color creating a mood of romantic enchantment.
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