Sub-genre 2

This specific tale was of the fictitious knight Tancred, who was a central character in Jerusalem Delivered, an epic poem about the First Crusade. In this scene, Tancred has fought in single combat with Clorinda, his lover. Not recognizing her in battle apparel, he strikes her down. He unlaces her helmet and realizes what he has done, and with her final words Clorinda asks to be baptized. The Renaissance was a time of great advancement in the arts. As religion was of utmost importance in Europe at the time, many works were religious in nature. This one demonstrates the desire to connect with God, even in those of different religions.