Hercules and Rinaldo: Annibale Carracciʼs Invenzione of Tassoʼs Epic Hero

This paper deals with Annibale Carracciʼs portrayal of Rinaldo, Tassoʼs epic hero, in his rendition of the scene in which Rinaldo is subjugated to Armidaʼs love in her enchanted palace. In discussing Annibaleʼs depiction, I follow the use of the myth of Hercules and Omphale (Iole) in Renaissance lit...

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Main Author: Esthy Kravitz-Lurie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Athens Institute for Education and Research 2016-04-01
Series:Athens Journal of Humanities & Arts
Online Access:https://www.athensjournals.gr/humanities/2016-3-2-4-Kravitz-Lurie.pdf