Ruggiero Riding The Hippogriff | Gustave Doré | 19th Century 19th Century creating a sense of quiet

creating a sense of quiet mystery and introspection

the artist behind this captivating work

grotesque demons downward

Warm light spilling from the windows contrasts with the cool night tones

while a serene white bird flies across the scene

Ruggiero Riding The Hippogriff | Gustave Doré | 19th Century 19th Century creating a sense of quietRuggiero 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