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Ruggiero is assailed by a groom, a horse, a bird and a dog

Ruggiero is assailed by a groom, a horse, a bird and a dog
(1780s)
illustration for Ariosto's Orlando Furioso canto VIII, 8-9

Medium
black chalk, grey and brown wash
Measurements
39.2 × 25.4 cm (image and sheet)
Accession Number
P18-1977
Department
International Prints and Drawings
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1977
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of the Joe White Bequest
Gallery location
Not on display
Subjects (general)
Religion and Mythology Violence
Subjects (specific)
armour (protective wear) battles dog (species) eagles (birds) horse (species) swords