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Ariosto Attempts to Exchange his Horse
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
Canto XXX from 'Orlando Furioso'. After riding for days without rest or food, Ariosto's horse dies. With a shepherd, Ariosto tries to exchange the dead animal for a healthy specimen. When the shepherd refuses, Ariosto beats his brains out. Bottom left numbered: 10.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineAriosto probeert zijn paard te ruilen. 1771. Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
