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Angelica and the Hermit. From Orlando Furioso (Painting, 1616)
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Angelica and the Hermit. From Orlando Furioso (Painting, 1616)
LRI4580111 Angelica and the Hermit. From Orlando Furioso (Painting, 1616) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Angelique and the Hermit Scene with Angelique (Angelica) from the chivalrous poem of " Orlando Furioso" (The Furious Roland) by Ludovico Ariosto (1474-1533) called L Arioste. Painting by Pierre Paul (Pierre-Paul) Rubens (or Peter Paul or Petrus Paulus) (1577-1640), 1616 Dim 43x66 cm Vienna, Kunsthistorisches Museum); Luisa Ricciarini; Flemish, out of copyright
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Chest Curiosity Ease Eroticism Fatigue Flemish Style Naked Woman Old Man Oldness Voyeurism
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The captivating painting "Angelica and the Hermit" by Peter Paul Rubens takes us into a scene from Ludovico Ariosto's epic poem, "Orlando Furioso". The artwork, housed in the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna, Austria, showcases Rubens' mastery of Flemish style. In this intriguing composition, we see Angelica, a beautiful and enigmatic woman who has stumbled upon a hermit deep within the forest. With an air of curiosity and fatigue evident on her face, she gazes at the old man with intrigue. Meanwhile, the hermit lies peacefully on his makeshift bed as he sleeps soundly. Rubens skillfully captures both vulnerability and sensuality in this piece. The nakedness of Angelica's body hints at eroticism while also symbolizing purity and innocence. The contrast between youth and old age is strikingly portrayed through their physical appearances - Angelica's youthful vitality juxtaposed against the hermit's weathered features. As viewers, we are drawn into this intimate moment that seems to transcend time itself. It invites contemplation about themes such as human connection, solitude, and the passage of time. Through Rubens' brushstrokes and Luisa Ricciarini's expert print reproduction technique for Fine Art Finder, we can appreciate every intricate detail of this masterpiece. "Angelica and the Hermit" serves as a testament to Rubens' artistic genius while capturing our imagination with its rich narrative inspired by literature.
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