Odysseus Collection

Circe Invidiosa, 1892. Artist: Waterhouse, John William (1849-1917)
Circe Invidiosa, 1892. Found in the collection of the Art Gallery of South Australia

Heroes Of The Trojan War
Illustration of a Heroes Of The Trojan War

Odysseus & Argos / Brown
Odysseus is recognised by his dog, Argos

Sisyphus and his Stone
Sisyphys, father of Odysseus, for no known reason, is condemned to push a rock to the top of a mountain in Hell, which the demons push down again, and again, and again

Ulysses Deriding Polyphemus, 1829 (oil on canvas)
1765773 Ulysses Deriding Polyphemus, 1829 (oil on canvas) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); 132.7x203.2 cm; (add.info)

Odysseus & Tame Animals
Odysseus and his men are amazed by a group of strangely tame wild animals - a lion licks Eurylochuss foot. Circe has cast a spell on them

Odysseus returns to his wife Penelope
Odysseus returns to his wife, Penelope, and his dog, Argos

The Farewell of Telemachus and Eucharis, 1818. Artist: David, Jacques Louis (1748-1825)
The Farewell of Telemachus and Eucharis, 1818. Found in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Odysseus passing the Sirens rock, 3rd century
Roman mosaic from Tunisia of Odysseus passing the Sirens rock, tied to the mast, 3rd century

HOMER: THE ODYSSEY. Odysseus shipwrecked. Drawing, c1918, by Willy Pogany

Odysseus & the Cyclops
Odysseus (Ulysses) plies Polyphemus the Cyclops with red wine, so that he and his men can escape from his cave and the prospect of being eaten alive

Odysseus & Penelope
Having killed the Suitors, the hero Odysseus (Ulysses) embraces his faithful wife, Penelope, while two adoring maids watch them

Odysseus & Tiresias
Odysseus descends to the Kingdom of the Dead, thanks to lavish sacrifices, to consult the prophet Tiresias

Odysseus returns to his wife, Penelope

Busts of seven principal heroes of the Trojan War. From left to right: Menelaus, Paris, Diomedes, Ulysses, Nestor, Achilles and Agamemnon. Sette principali Eroi della Guerra Trojana

Odyssey: Odysseus and Penelope reunited (colour litho)
5204806 Odyssey: Odysseus and Penelope reunited (colour litho) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Odysseus and Penelope reunited)

Alexander the Great Before the Tomb of Achilles. Artist: Robert, Hubert (1733-1808)
Alexander the Great Before the Tomb of Achilles. Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

Ulysses deriding Polyphemus - Homers Odyssey, 1829, (1911). Artist: JMW Turner
Ulysses deriding Polyphemus - Homers Odyssey, 1829. Painting held in The National Gallery London. From A History of Painting Volume VIII by Haldane MacFall [T. C. and E. C

ULYSSES DEFYING CYCLOPS. Oil on canvas, 1887, by Louis Frederic Schutzenberger

Attic lekythos depicting two companions of Ulysses turned into swine by Circewitch, red-figure pottery
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Red-figure pottery. Attic lekythos depicting two companions of Ulysses turned into swine by Circe the enchantress

Odysseus Slays Suitors
Throwing off his disguise and stringing his bow, which none of the men could string, Odysseus (Ulysses) kills the Suitors of his wife Penelope, at Ithaca

Athena guiding Telemachus in his search for Odysseus (colour litho)
7201988 Athena guiding Telemachus in his search for Odysseus (colour litho) by Bonamy, Armand Joseph (fl.1900-30); Private Collection; (add.info.: Athena, disguised as Mentor)

Odyssey: Odysseus and Calypso (colour litho)
5204793 Odyssey: Odysseus and Calypso (colour litho) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Odysseus and Calypso)

Ulysses Recognised by His Dog (engraving)
3630222 Ulysses Recognised by His Dog (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ulysses Recognised by His Dog)

Ulysses and Circe, c. 1650-1660. Artist: Sirani, Giovanni Andrea (1610-1670)
Ulysses and Circe, c. 1650-1660. Found in the collection of the Musei Capitolini, Rome

Ulysses deriding Polyphemus, 1829. Artist: Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851)
Ulysses deriding Polyphemus, 1829. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Odysseus and Nausicaa, c1655. Creator: Salvator Rosa
Odysseus and Nausicaa, c1655

Odysseus and Nausicaa, c1655. Creator: Salvator Rosa
Odysseus and Nausicaa, c1655

South America, Brazil, Ceara, Fortaleza, jangadas on the beach in the Prainha do Canto Verde Extractivist Reserve (Reserva Extrativista da Prainha do Canto Verde)

Inferno, Canto 26 : The flaming spirits of Ulysses and Diomedes (Diomede)
GIA745695 Inferno, Canto 26 : The flaming spirits of Ulysses and Diomedes (Diomede), illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1885 (digitally coloured engraving) by Dore

Trojan Horse, 1874. Private Collection

Circe. Found in the Collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

Penelope with the Suitors, 1509, (1909). Artist: Bernardino Pinturicchio
Penelope with the Suitors, 1509, (1909). Painting held at The National Gallery, London. From The National Gallery, Vol. One [T. C. & E. C. Jack, London and Edinburgh, 1909]

Etruscan Relief on funerary Urn, Odysseus (Ulysses) bound to mast with Sirens, c4th century BC. Florence Archaeological Museum

Greek Vase-Painting, Odysseus crew Turning to Pigs on Circes Isle, c6th century BC. National Archaeological Museum, Athens

Detail of a Greek vase showing Odysseus and Circe, 5th century BC
Detail of a Greek vase from Thebes showing Odysseus and Circe. She is handing the magic potion to Odysseus which will turn him into a pig, 5th century BC

Statue of Odysseus, hero of Homers epic poem The Odyssey

Ulysses Lands on the Isle of Calypso, 1737. Artist: Pierre Charles Tremolieres
Ulysses Lands on the Isle of Calypso, 1737. From the Musee Fabre, Montpellier, France

HOMER: THE ODYSSEY. Odysseus bending his bow in contest with the suitors of his wife. Drawing, c1918, by Willy Pogany

Athene repressing the fury of Achilles
Athene (or Athena) repressing the fury of Achilles. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Diomed casting his spear against Ares
Diomed (Diomedes) casting his spear against Ares. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Penelope carrying the bow of Ulysses to the suitors. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Penelope surprised by the suitors. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Penelope's dream. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman. Published by Seeley, Jackson & Halliday, London, 1878

Ulysses killing the suitors who vied for Penelope's hand in marriage. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Ulysses preparing to fight with Irus. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

The meeting of Ulysses and Penelope
The reunion between Ulysses and Penelope. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Ulysses at the table of Circe
Ulysses at the table of the witch-goddess, Circe. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

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"Odysseus: The Heroic Journey Unveiled" Embark on a captivating voyage through the legendary tales of Odysseus, the cunning hero of the Trojan War. In John William Waterhouse's mesmerizing painting "Circe Invidiosa, " we witness Odysseus' encounter with the enchantress Circe, as he navigates her treacherous spells and schemes. From his pivotal role in the Heroes of the Trojan War to his unwavering loyalty to Argos, Odysseus emerges as a symbol of bravery and strategic brilliance. His bond with his faithful dog, Argos, depicted by Brown in their heartwarming reunion, showcases his compassion amidst adversity. The mythological world comes alive as Sisyphus endlessly rolls his stone uphill while Ulysses Deriding Polyphemus mocks the blinded Cyclops. JMW Turner's masterful brushstrokes capture both defiance and triumph in this iconic scene from Homer's Odyssey. Yet beneath Odysseus' valiant facade lies a tender side. He tames wild animals effortlessly, showcasing an innate connection with nature that sets him apart from other heroes. And when he finally returns to Penelope after years of separation and hardship, their reunion is nothing short of poignant perfection. As we explore busts commemorating seven principal heroes of the Trojan War, it becomes evident that Odysseus stands tall among them all—a true embodiment of courage and resilience. Jacques Louis David's evocative painting "The Farewell of Telemachus and Eucharis" captures another facet of our hero's journey—the passing down of wisdom to future generations. In Willy Pogany's intricate drawing depicting Odysseus shipwrecked on unknown shores, we witness his indomitable spirit even in moments where hope seems lost. And who can forget his epic encounter with Polyphemus.