Angelica and Medoro  1750

The subject is taken from Ludovico Ariosto's 16th-century romantic epic "Orlando furioso." The princess Angelica and the infantryman Medoro are depicted on their honeymoon, celebrating their love by carving each other's names into trees. Here, the two are amorously entwined while Medoro writes his beloved's name. Flying cupids with a torch allude to their burning love, whi...