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ca. 1790
GUSN-17504
Painting depicting a scene from an epic poem by Torquato Tasso about the First Crusade (eleventh century). Oil on canvas. One of four scenes. This scene depicts Canto XII; Stanzas LXVIII-LXIX: "The Defeat and Baptism of Clorinda by Tancred." Tancred meets and mortally wounds Clorinda in single combat. Before she dies, he removes her helmet and learns he has slain the lady of his love. She reveals too late that his passion is returned, and receives baptism at his hand.
paintings (visual works)
oil paint (paint)
canvas
Painting
Oil on Canvas
Literature
Painting
Unknown
1991.4
Massachusetts (United States)
Title The Temptation and Victory of Rinaldo Accession Number 1976.104
Title The Lost Erminia Seeks Refuge in the Shepherd's Hut Accession Number 1991.3
Title The Last Fight of Tancred and Argantes Accession Number 1991.5
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