Roger and Angelica | Odilon Redon | 1910 14th Century fluid brushwork softens the terrain

fluid brushwork softens the terrain below

At its center lies the lifeless body of Christ supported by the Virgin Mary

intruding upon her space with unwanted familiarity

leaf-strewn park

emphasizing their protective and reverent role

Roger and Angelica | Odilon Redon | 1910 14th Century fluid brushwork softens the terrain"Roger and Angelica" by Odilon Redon, created around 1910, is a vibrant work that encapsulates the fantastical elements of the narrative it depicts. The piece is inspired by the poem "Orlando Furioso" by Ludovico Ariosto, where the knight Roger saves the maiden Angelica from a sea monster. Redon's interpretation is a dreamlike vision that captures the dramatic moment of rescue. The painting is characterized by its vivid colors and swirling