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Torquato Tasso (1544-1595). Italian poet. La Gerusalemme Liberata (Jerusalem Delivered), 1580. Engraving
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11th 1580 Armor Armored Armour Armoured Attack Bouillon Christianism Christians Combat Crusade Delivered Epic Fight First Fortress Gerusalemme Godfrey Jerusalem Lyric Muslims Poetry Shield Siege Tasso Torquato Version Liberata
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La Gerusalemme Liberata," a seminal work of Italian literature penned by Torquato Tasso in 1580, is depicted in this engraving. The title translates to "Jerusalem Delivered," and the image encapsulates the epic poem's climactic scene of the Crusaders' final assault on the Muslim-held city. The print, created in the 16th century, showcases an array of armored soldiers, led by Godfrey of Bouillon and his knights, preparing for the decisive battle. The Christian army, with their shields raised and swords at the ready, forms a formidable group as they gather at the base of the fortress wall. The siege machinery, including catapults and battering rams, are poised to breach the city's defenses. The scene is reminiscent of the First Crusade, which took place in the 11th century, and the Middle Ages, an era of chivalry and grandiose battles. The engraving is a visual representation of the epic poem's narrative, which chronicles the Christian knights' struggle to reclaim Jerusalem from the Muslims. Torquato Tasso, a renowned Italian poet, drew inspiration from the medieval age and the Crusades to create an enduring work of literature. "La Gerusalemme Liberata" is considered a seminal piece of the Italian lyric tradition and has been translated into numerous languages and versions throughout history. The engraving is a testament to the power of Tasso's words and the enduring appeal of the epic poem's tale of valor, faith, and the struggle for power and control over sacred lands.
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