As described in jerusalem delivered, an epic poem by torquato tasso (1544-1595) set during the first crusade, the christian knight rinaldo has been drawn into the enchanted garden of the sorceress armida. The mischievous cupid at center holding the hero's helmet calls attention to rinaldo's transformation from warrior to forlorn lover. Two of rinaldo's comrades are spying on the couple. They will later persuade rinaldo to return to battle. Characteristic of rocca's paintings are the fluid brushwork, flickering lights, and luminescent colors, as can be seen in this study for a larger composition. The lightness, wit, and eroticism are all features that link rocca to the french rococo. Object Type: painting. Date: between 1720 and 1750 (Baroque). Place of creation: Rome, Italy. Dimensions: Painted surface height: 37 cm (14.5 in); width: 47.3 cm (18.6 in). Medium: oil on canvas. Collection: Walters Art Museum. Michele Rocca - Rinaldo and Armida - Walters 37879
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