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Ariosto Collection

Ludovico Ariosto, an Italian poet born in 1474 and passed away in 1533, is widely celebrated for his epic poem Orlando Furioso

Background imageAriosto Collection: ARIOSTO, Ludovico (1474-1533). Italian Renaissance poet. Profile image based in a portrait by

ARIOSTO, Ludovico (1474-1533). Italian Renaissance poet. Profile image based in a portrait by Titian. Etching. SPAIN
CUL4867052 ARIOSTO, Ludovico (1474-1533). Italian Renaissance poet. Profile image based in a portrait by Titian. Etching. SPAIN. CATALONIA. Barcelona

Background imageAriosto Collection: Charles II the Bald - CHARLES II ' the Bald' (823-877). Holy Roman Emperor (875-877)

Charles II the Bald - CHARLES II " the Bald" (823-877). Holy Roman Emperor (875-877)
CUL4876496 Charles II the Bald - CHARLES II " the Bald" (823-877). Holy Roman Emperor (875-877) and King of West France (843-877). ARIOSTO, Filippo (16th century). Painting. SPAIN

Background imageAriosto Collection: Ariosto, 1860 (engraving)

Ariosto, 1860 (engraving)
1579545 Ariosto, 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving based on the painting 'Ariosto' painted by Titian (1485-1576) an Italian painter

Background imageAriosto Collection: Angelica in Chains, 1859. Creator: Ingres, Jean Auguste Dominique (1780-1867)

Angelica in Chains, 1859. Creator: Ingres, Jean Auguste Dominique (1780-1867)
Angelica in Chains, 1859. Found in the collection of the Museu de Arte de S£o Paulo

Background imageAriosto Collection: Rinaldo turning in Shame from the Magic Shield, ca 1744. Creator: Tiepolo, Giambattista (1696-1770)

Rinaldo turning in Shame from the Magic Shield, ca 1744. Creator: Tiepolo, Giambattista (1696-1770)
Rinaldo turning in Shame from the Magic Shield, ca 1744. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Background imageAriosto Collection: Norandino and Lucina Discovered by the Ogre, ca 1624. Creator: Lanfranco, Giovanni (1582-1647)

Norandino and Lucina Discovered by the Ogre, ca 1624. Creator: Lanfranco, Giovanni (1582-1647)
Norandino and Lucina Discovered by the Ogre, ca 1624. Found in the collection of the Galleria Borghese, Rome

Background imageAriosto Collection: Astolfo on the Moon, stanza 70, canto XXXIV from The Frenzy of Orlando by Ludovico Ariosto

Astolfo on the Moon, stanza 70, canto XXXIV from The Frenzy of Orlando by Ludovico Ariosto, 1879 (engraving)
1703302 Astolfo on the Moon, stanza 70, canto XXXIV from The Frenzy of Orlando by Ludovico Ariosto, 1879 (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Astolfo on the Moon)

Background imageAriosto Collection: A Poet

A Poet
3119772 A Poet by Palma, Jacopo (Il Vecchio) (c.1480-1528); 83.8 x 63.5 cm cm; (add.info.: Portrait of a Poet, oil on canvas, by Palma il Vecchio (c. 1480 - July 1528)

Background imageAriosto Collection: The Beaucousin Collection at the National Gallery (engraving)

The Beaucousin Collection at the National Gallery (engraving)
1612535 The Beaucousin Collection at the National Gallery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Beaucousin Collection at the National Gallery)

Background imageAriosto Collection: Orlando subdues a brigand with a fire brand (pen & ink, chalk and wash on paper)

Orlando subdues a brigand with a fire brand (pen & ink, chalk and wash on paper)
AGN342946 Orlando subdues a brigand with a fire brand (pen & ink, chalk and wash on paper) by Fragonard, Jean-Honore (1732-1806); 39.1x27 cm; Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; French

Background imageAriosto Collection: Statue of Roger and Angelica

Statue of Roger and Angelica
LLM454259 Statue of Roger and Angelica by Baixeras-Verdaguer, Dionisio (1862-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of Roger and Angelica)

Background imageAriosto Collection: Ancient miniatures representing jousts

Ancient miniatures representing jousts from the Vatican Library. The bottom scene from a French manuscript, Universal Stories Sacred and Profane, 1290

Background imageAriosto Collection: Portrait of William Huggins, pub. 1760 (engraving)

Portrait of William Huggins, pub. 1760 (engraving)
3715344 Portrait of William Huggins, pub. 1760 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764) (after); (add.info.: William Huggins (1696 - 1761); ); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageAriosto Collection: Angelica and Medoro, c. 1630 (oil on canvas)

Angelica and Medoro, c. 1630 (oil on canvas)
3614105 Angelica and Medoro, c.1630 (oil on canvas) by Blanchard, Jacques (1600-38); 121.6x175.9 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Background imageAriosto Collection: Angelica is liberated by Roger (Ruggero, Ruggiero) rides on a hippoclaw

Angelica is liberated by Roger (Ruggero, Ruggiero) rides on a hippoclaw
LRI4578556 Angelica is liberated by Roger (Ruggero, Ruggiero) rides on a hippoclaw (from Orlando furioso by Ludovico Ariosto) - oil on canvas, 18th century by Ingres

Background imageAriosto Collection: Angelica and Medoro, 1763 (oil on canvas)

Angelica and Medoro, 1763 (oil on canvas)
3492918 Angelica and Medoro, 1763 (oil on canvas) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); 66.7 x 56.2 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Background imageAriosto Collection: L Arioste (engraving)

L Arioste (engraving)
3645453 L Arioste (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: L Arioste. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1867)

Background imageAriosto Collection: Ariosto (engraving)

Ariosto (engraving)
666581 Ariosto (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ariosto. Illustration from The Gallery of Portraits (Charles Knight, 1836)

Background imageAriosto Collection: Ruggiero arrives at the threshold of Alcinas palace (pen & ink

Ruggiero arrives at the threshold of Alcinas palace (pen & ink
AGN342944 Ruggiero arrives at the threshold of Alcinas palace (pen & ink, chalk and wash on paper) by Fragonard, Jean-Honore (1732-1806); 39.1x27 cm; Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s

Background imageAriosto Collection: Ariosto

Ariosto
LLM455565 Ariosto by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ariosto. Illustration from The Gallery of Portraits (Charles Knight, 1836)

Background imageAriosto Collection: Angelica and Medoro; the couple embracing, Medoro carving their names in the bark of a

Angelica and Medoro; the couple embracing, Medoro carving their names in the bark of a tree; Cupid holding a torch in the background, ca. 1570. After Teodoro Ghisi

Background imageAriosto Collection: Ruggiero Rescuing Angelica, 1565. Creator: Cornelis Cort

Ruggiero Rescuing Angelica, 1565. Creator: Cornelis Cort
Ruggiero Rescuing Angelica, 1565

Background imageAriosto Collection: Vignette for the first chant of Roland Furieux, 18th century

Vignette for the first chant of Roland Furieux, 18th century. Segue Rinaldo il suo destrier Baiardo Ed Angelica incontra che fuggia

Background imageAriosto Collection: Canto 13, Stanza 38, from Orlando Furioso, 1772-74. 1772-74. Creator: Nicolas de Launay

Canto 13, Stanza 38, from Orlando Furioso, 1772-74. 1772-74. Creator: Nicolas de Launay
Canto 13, Stanza 38, from Orlando Furioso, 1772-74. [A chi l petto, a chi l ventre, a chi la testa, / A chi rompe le gambe, a chi le braccia]

Background imageAriosto Collection: Canto 22, Stanza 86, from Orlando Furioso, 1772. 1772. Creator: Nicolas de Launay

Canto 22, Stanza 86, from Orlando Furioso, 1772. 1772. Creator: Nicolas de Launay
Canto 22, Stanza 86, from Orlando Furioso, 1772. [Lo scudo non pur lor gli occhi abbarbaglia, / Ma fa che ogn altro senso attonito erra]

Background imageAriosto Collection: Canto 42, Stanza 64, from Orlando Furioso, 1774. 1774. Creator: Nicolas de Launay

Canto 42, Stanza 64, from Orlando Furioso, 1774. 1774. Creator: Nicolas de Launay
Canto 42, Stanza 64, from Orlando Furioso, 1774. [Gli disse quel che dianzi dir non volle: / Sappi, Rinaldo, il nomee mio e lo Sdegno, / Venuto sol per sciorti il giogo indegno]

Background imageAriosto Collection: Canto 39, Stanza 57, from Orlando Furioso, 1774. 1774. Creator: Nicolas de Launay

Canto 39, Stanza 57, from Orlando Furioso, 1774. 1774. Creator: Nicolas de Launay
Canto 39, Stanza 57, from Orlando Furioso, 1774. [Che nel tirar, che fece il fiato in suso / Tutto il voto, maraviglioso caso]

Background imageAriosto Collection: Canto 31, Stanza 70, from Orlando Furioso, 1774. 1774. Creator: Nicolas de Launay

Canto 31, Stanza 70, from Orlando Furioso, 1774. 1774. Creator: Nicolas de Launay
Canto 31, Stanza 70, from Orlando Furioso, 1774. [Si che una sorte uguale ambi li getta / Nell acqua, e gran rimbombo al ciel ne riede]

Background imageAriosto Collection: Canto 14, Stanza 45, from Orlando Furioso, 1774. 1774. Creator: Nicolas de Launay

Canto 14, Stanza 45, from Orlando Furioso, 1774. 1774. Creator: Nicolas de Launay
Canto 14, Stanza 45, from Orlando Furioso, 1774. [Scudi spezza, elmi schiaccia, e un colpo spesso / Spegne i cavalli a i cavalieri appresso]

Background imageAriosto Collection: Angelica and Medoro; they stand next to a stream as Medoro carves their names into a tr

Angelica and Medoro; they stand next to a stream as Medoro carves their names into a tree, a putto is seated at left with a torch and another putto walks towards them with a goat, 1590-98

Background imageAriosto Collection: Canto 26, Stanza 39, from Orlando Furioso, 1774. 1774. Creator: Nicolas de Launay

Canto 26, Stanza 39, from Orlando Furioso, 1774. 1774. Creator: Nicolas de Launay
Canto 26, Stanza 39, from Orlando Furioso, 1774. [Sappiate che costor che qui scritto hanno nel marmo i nomi, al mondo mai non furo]

Background imageAriosto Collection: The Damsel and Orlando, ca. 1793. Creator: Benjamin West

The Damsel and Orlando, ca. 1793. Creator: Benjamin West
The Damsel and Orlando, ca. 1793

Background imageAriosto Collection: Angelica and Medoro, possibly early 1630s. Creator: Jacques Blanchard

Angelica and Medoro, possibly early 1630s. Creator: Jacques Blanchard
Angelica and Medoro, possibly early 1630s

Background imageAriosto Collection: Portrait of Ludovico Ariosto (1474-1533), First Half of 16th cen Creator: Anonymous

Portrait of Ludovico Ariosto (1474-1533), First Half of 16th cen Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Ludovico Ariosto (1474-1533), First Half of 16th Century. Private Collection

Background imageAriosto Collection: Immortalia - the nymph of immortality, 1783. Creator: Kauffmann, Angelika (1741-1807)

Immortalia - the nymph of immortality, 1783. Creator: Kauffmann, Angelika (1741-1807)
Immortalia - the nymph of immortality, 1783. Private Collection

Background imageAriosto Collection: Angelica and the wounded Medoro, ca 1860. Artist: Delacroix, Eugene (1798-1863)

Angelica and the wounded Medoro, ca 1860. Artist: Delacroix, Eugene (1798-1863)
Angelica and the wounded Medoro, ca 1860. Found in the collection of the Art Gallery of New South Wales

Background imageAriosto Collection: The sorceress Melissa, ca 1521-1525

The sorceress Melissa, ca 1521-1525. Found in the Collection of Galleria Borghese, Rome

Background imageAriosto Collection: Portrait of William Huggins, pub. 1760. Creator: Unknown

Portrait of William Huggins, pub. 1760. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of William Huggins (1696 - 1761), pub.1760

Background imageAriosto Collection: The Hermit and the Sleeping Angelica, ca 1627

The Hermit and the Sleeping Angelica, ca 1627. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

Background imageAriosto Collection: Angelica and Medoro, 1716

Angelica and Medoro, 1716. Found in the Collection of Muzeul National Brukenthal, Sibiu

Background imageAriosto Collection: The sorceress Melissa. Artist: Dossi, Dosso (ca. 1486-1542)

The sorceress Melissa. Artist: Dossi, Dosso (ca. 1486-1542)
The sorceress Melissa. Found in the collection of Galleria Borghese, Rome

Background imageAriosto Collection: Roland and Angelica

Roland and Angelica. Private Collection

Background imageAriosto Collection: Portrait of a Poet, 1516, (1909). Artist: Palma Vecchio

Portrait of a Poet, 1516, (1909). Artist: Palma Vecchio
Portrait of a Poet, 1516, (1909). Painting held at The National Gallery, London. From The National Gallery, Vol. One [T. C. & E. C. Jack, London and Edinburgh, 1909]

Background imageAriosto Collection: Residence of John Hoole, Great Queen Street, Lincolns Inn Fields, London, 1840. Artist: C J Smith

Residence of John Hoole, Great Queen Street, Lincolns Inn Fields, London, 1840. Artist: C J Smith
Residence of John Hoole, the translator of Ariosto, Great Queen Street, Lincolns Inn Fields, London, 1840. The home of John Hoole (1727-1803)

Background imageAriosto Collection: Ludovico Ariosto, Italian Renaissance poet, (1836). Artist: Robert Hart

Ludovico Ariosto, Italian Renaissance poet, (1836). Artist: Robert Hart
Ludovico Ariosto, Italian Renaissance poet, (1836). Ariosto (1474-1533), pictured wearing a laurel crown, was the author of the epic poem Orlando Furioso (1516)

Background imageAriosto Collection: Ruggiero Rescuing Angelica. Artist: Ingres, Jean Auguste Dominique (1780-1867)

Ruggiero Rescuing Angelica. Artist: Ingres, Jean Auguste Dominique (1780-1867)
Ruggiero Rescuing Angelica. Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

Background imageAriosto Collection: A Man with a Quilted Sleeve (Ludovico Ariosto), c. 1510. Artist: Titian (1488-1576)

A Man with a Quilted Sleeve (Ludovico Ariosto), c. 1510. Artist: Titian (1488-1576)
A Man with a Quilted Sleeve (Ludovico Ariosto), c. 1510. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London



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Ludovico Ariosto, an Italian poet born in 1474 and passed away in 1533, is widely celebrated for his epic poem Orlando Furioso. This masterpiece of literature takes readers on a thrilling journey through chivalry, love, and adventure. In stanza 70 of canto XXXIV from The Frenzy of Orlando by Ludovico Ariosto, we find Astolfo on the Moon. This enchanting scene has been beautifully captured in an engraving from 1879 that showcases Ariosto's vivid imagination. Ariosto himself was not only a poet but also a visionary. His works transport us to fantastical realms where heroes like Orlando subdue brigands with fire brands. These captivating moments are brought to life through pen & ink, chalk, and wash on paper. The influence of Ariosto's writings can be seen throughout history. A statue depicting Roger and Angelica stands as a testament to their timeless love story inspired by his words. Ancient miniatures representing jousts further illustrate the impact he had on medieval culture. Even after centuries have passed since his death, artists continue to draw inspiration from Ariosto's tales. A portrait of William Huggins published in 1760 captures the essence of this influential figure who left an indelible mark on literature. The themes explored by Ariosto resonate deeply with audiences even today. Paintings such as "The Damsel and Orlando" from around 1793 depict the complexities of human emotions amidst turbulent times. Love is another recurring motif found within Ariosto's works. In "Angelica and Medoro, " painted around 1630 or later, we witness their passionate connection portrayed through oil on canvas. Similarly, another painting from 1763 depicts Angelica being liberated by Roger while riding atop a hippoclaw – showcasing both bravery and romance intertwined. Ludovico Ariosto remains immortalized through his literary contributions, which continue to captivate readers and inspire artists.