Portret van dichter Ludovico Ariosto

About this artwork

plaatrand: hoogte 159 mm x breedte 105 mm

Art Historical Context

This engraving by Giuseppe Benaglia presents a portrait of the celebrated Italian Renaissance poet Ludovico Ariosto (1474–1533), best known for his epic masterpiece *Orlando Furioso*. Created sometime between 1806 and 1906, the work measures just 159 by 105 millimeters, a compact format typical of book illustrations or collectible prints meant for personal study or albums. Engraving was a vital reproductive technique in the nineteenth century, allowing artists to disseminate images of historical and literary figures to a broad audience. By rendering Ariosto’s likeness in fine, precise lines, ...