17th century painting, the baptism of Clorinda

COD: 10635 Antique Italian painting from the 17th century. Artwork oil on canvas depicting a literary epic subject, The Baptism of Clorinda, of excellent pictorial quality. Painting of great size and impact adorned with a 20th century wooden frame, lacquered and gilded, of beautiful decoration. Subject taken from the famous work of Torquato Tasso Jerusalem delivered. Clorinda and Argante, after having successfully attempted a night sortie in which they set fire to and destroyed a Crusader siege tower, are preparing to return to Jerusalem pursued by enemy soldiers. While the warrior is about to reach a gateway to the city, she is reached and not recognized by her beloved Tancred. Then begins a furious duel between the two where Clorinda will have the worst. On her deathbed, the warrior will ask to be baptized by her killer to save her soul. The narrative setting of the painting is beautiful, where numerous elements of the story are placed (see photo). Ideal painting to be placed in a living room or study, with a strong impact, for antique dealers and interior decorators. Artwork that has undergone a conservative restoration, relining, replacement of the stretcher and color recovery in some places (see photo). Overall painting in good condition with some signs of the restoration. Sight size H 156 x W 107 cm.