Orlando delivering Olympia from the Sea-monster, Ludovico Carracci, between 1575 and 1619
Orlando furioso. Orlando rescuing olympia from the sea-monster by fixing a large anchor to its open jaws. The story of this picture is taken from the epic romantic poem of ariosto's orlando furioso (10:28). Object Type: painting. Date: between 1575 and 1619. Place of creation: Bologna. Dimensions: height: 83.8 cm (32.9 in) ; width: 114.3 cm (45 in). Medium: oil on canvas. Depicted People: Roland. Collection: National Trust. Ludovico Carracci (1555-1619) - Orlando Delivering Olympia from the Sea Monster - 108835 - National Trust