Melissa evokes the posterity of Bradamante (Orlando furioso, Plassan 1795, c.3) - Cochin
Image series :
Notice n°1 sur 3 Notice suivante
Date :
1795
Type of image :
Gravure sur cuivre
Topic :
Storage Location :
Rés yd 91, volume 1
Description
Bradamante has been hurled by the traitor Pinabel into a cave that happens to be Merlin's tomb. The fairy Melissa, after placing Bradamante in a pentacle inscribed in a circle, and under a protective canopy, evokes before her her heroic posterity. The d'Este family, which protects Ariosto, is supposed to be descended from Ruggiero, Bradamante's future husband...
In the background, behind the archway, Merlin's tomb can be seen, set in a vague space charged with signs: the tomb represents what lies beyond the screen. It is through Merlin's power that Melissa can evoke the descendants of Bradamante and Ruggiero.
History :
- Top left: "Ch III". Signed lower left "C. N. Cochin Eques del.", right "N. Ponce sculp. ". Dated in the center "1775". Imperial library stamp
- This engraving is taken from the Brunet edition, Paris, 1776.
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Technical Data
Notice #001147
Past ID :
A0466
Image editing :
Scanner
Copyright / Photographer :
Paris, Bibliothèque nationale de France
