Ruggiero Riding The Hippogriff | Gustave Doré | 19th Century 19th Century A group of ethereal nymphs

A group of ethereal nymphs

asleep on a richly adorned couch

the distorted forms and muted palette emphasize psychological torment and existential despair

the artist behind this captivating work

Publish Date: July 28

Ruggiero Riding The Hippogriff | Gustave Doré | 19th Century 19th Century A group of ethereal nymphsRuggiero Riding the Hippogriff. Illustrated by Gustave Dor (18321883) for Ludovico Ariostos "Orlando Furioso". In this serene yet fantastical scene, the knight Ruggiero soars through a misty forest atop his majestic winged steed, the hippogriff. Dor captures a moment of quiet flight, with delicate trees and a river winding through the landscape below, blending the realms of myth and nature in his signature, intricate style. Frame: Created from high