Rinaldo and Armida
1750
oil
canvas
From the collection of Walters Art Museum
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Michele Rocca
Michele Rocca (1671-died after 1751) was an Italian painter of the Baroque period.
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oil
canvas
From the collection of Walters Art Museum
Rinaldo and Armida is a 1750 oil by Michele Rocca, a Rococo painting work, depicting Armida, held at Walters Art Museum.
This painting depicts a scene with two main figures, a man and a woman, in a lush outdoor setting. The woman, dressed in a blue and white garment, sits on the ground with her right leg bent and her left leg extended. She holds a sword in her right hand and gazes at the man, who kneels beside her. He wears a red and blue garment and reaches out to touch her face. The background features trees, a blue sky with white clouds, and two cherubs flying above the couple. The man's gentle gesture towards the woman suggests a tender moment between the two characters. The presence of the cherubs adds a sense of whimsy and romance to the scene. To learn more about the artist behind this painting, look up Michele Rocca.
Michele Rocca (1671-died after 1751) was an Italian painter of the Baroque period.
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