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Odyssee d'Homere: Song VII: Ulysses reached the palace of Alcinoos (Alcinoos or Alkinoos) kisses the hands and knees of the queen of Pheacians Arete
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Odyssee d'Homere: Song VII: Ulysses reached the palace of Alcinoos (Alcinoos or Alkinoos) kisses the hands and knees of the queen of Pheacians Arete
ELD4899653 Odyssee d'Homere: Song VII: Ulysses reached the palace of Alcinoos (Alcinoos or Alkinoos) kisses the hands and knees of the queen of Pheacians Arete, mother of Nausicaa (Odyssey by Homer: Odysseus encouraged by Athena to seek the hospitality of Arete and Alcinous (or Alkinous) parents of Nausicaa, throws to the himself queen's feet) Illustration of Antoine Calbet (1860-1944) for "The Odyssee" by Greek poet Homere (Odyssey by Homer) 1897 Private collection by Calbet, Antoine (1860-1944); (add.info.: Odyssee d'Homere: Song VII: Ulysses reached the palace of Alcinoos (Alcinoos or Alkinoos) kisses the hands and knees of the queen of Pheacians Arete, mother of Nausicaa (Odyssey by Homer: Odysseus encouraged by Athena to seek the hospitality of Arete and Alcinous (or Alkinous) parents of Nausicaa, throws to the himself queen's feet) Illustration by Antoine Calbet ( 1860-1944) for "The odyssee" by the Greek poet Homere (Odyssey by Homer) 1897 Private collection); Photo © The Holbarn Archive
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This print captures a poignant moment from Homer's epic poem, the Odyssey. In Song VII, Ulysses finally arrives at the palace of Alcinoos, where he encounters the queen of Pheacians, Arete. The image showcases Ulysses as he humbly kisses the hands and knees of Queen Arete in a gesture of respect and gratitude. Illustrated by Antoine Calbet in 1897 for "The Odyssee" this artwork beautifully portrays the emotional intensity of this scene. Ulysses, encouraged by Athena to seek hospitality from Arete and Alcinous (or Alkinous), parents of Nausicaa, throws himself at the feet of Queen Arete. Calbet's attention to detail is evident in his depiction of each character's expression and body language. The queen exudes grace and regality while accepting Ulysses' gestures with benevolence. This powerful visual representation encapsulates both reverence for authority figures and appreciation for acts of kindness. The print belongs to a private collection but has been made available through Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder platform. It serves as a testament to Calbet's artistic skill and his ability to bring ancient tales to life through his illustrations. As viewers gaze upon this image, they are transported back in time to witness an important moment in Ulysses' journey home—a moment that highlights themes such as honor, humility, and human connection amidst adversity.
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