Rinaldo and Armida (1775) — Angelica Kauffmann
Rinaldo and Armida (1775) is an artwork by Angelica Kauffmann. Here is the subject context recorded in our catalogue, followed by a guide to choosing a print for your home.
The artwork at a glance
- Title
- Rinaldo and Armida (1775)
- Artist
- Angelica Kauffmann (Swiss, 1741 – 1807)
- Subject collection
- Legend & folklore
The mythology behind the named subject
These names are associated with Torquato Tasso’s Jerusalem Delivered, a Renaissance epic that combines crusading history with romance and enchantment. Armida is a sorceress whose story includes her relationship with the knight Rinaldo.
This is mythology context for the subject named in the title. The identification of every figure, symbol, or episode in this particular artwork has not been verified.
Living with Rinaldo and Armida (1775)
The portrait composition offers a vertical focal point. Consider a quieter wall beside a reading chair, or a space between windows where the artwork has room around its edges.
On the artwork page, compare three room settings, then choose an unframed poster, wooden framed poster, rolled canvas, or stretched canvas. Sizes are listed in centimetres and inches. The final crop depends on your chosen proportions, so check the preview before ordering.
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