This exhibition highlights the figure of the Baroque magician and her enchantments, through a spectacular itinerary!
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Capable of imprisoning knights in their gardens of illusion, metamorphosing men or unleashing lightning bolts, magicians such as Circe, Alcina or Armide were a major figure in Baroque culture. Literary classics of the period, such as Ariosto's “Le Roland furieux” (1532) and Tasso's “La Jérusalem délivrée” (1581), highlight the mysterious role they played in courtly ballets and spectacles. With your family, discover these women who, in operas and court plays, were often the double of the set...