Odysseus Collection (page 8)

Circe drinking from a cup with the companions of Ulysses in a boat at left, a circular composition, 1531-76

Ulysses and Nausicaa, c. 1853. Creator: Gleyre, Charles (1808-1874)
Ulysses and Nausicaa, c. 1853. Private Collection

Calypso trying to detain Ulysses as a child prepares his armour at right and Mercury falls from the sky, 1531-76

Sirens Song
Christophe Kiciak

Ulysses, 1827. Creator: Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres
Ulysses, 1827

Achilles, 1794. Creator: Tischbein, Johann Heinrich Wilhelm (1751-1829)
Achilles, 1794. Private Collection

Ulysses and Circe, ca 1630-1634. Creator: Jordaens, Jacob (1593-1678)
Ulysses and Circe, ca 1630-1634. Found in the collection of Art Museum Basel

Ulysses and Calypso, 1882. Creator: Bocklin, Arnold (1827-1901)
Ulysses and Calypso, 1882. Found in the collection of Art Museum Basel

Circe changing the companions of Ulysses into beasts, 1650-1651

Circe with the companions of Ulysses changed into animals, 1650-51

The Fight Between Ulysses & Irus, ca. 1590. Creators: Jan Muller
The Fight Between Ulysses & Irus, ca. 1590

Plate 6: Ulysses driving a burning stake into Polyphemus eye, 1756

Plate 7: the blinded Polyphemus, guarding the entrance of his cavern, with Ulysses and his companions escaping below by covering themselves with ram skins, 1756

Plate 27: Ulysses received by Alcinous king of Phoeacia and his Queen Areta after his ship... 1756
Plate 27: Ulysses received by Alcinous king of Phoeacia and his Queen Areta after his shipwreck, 1756

Plate 26: Ulysses escaping on a raft with the aid of the sea deity Leucothea, 1756

Plate 8: Ulysses receiving the winds in a leather bag from Aeolus, 1756

Circe Giving a Drink to Ulyssess Companions, 1540-45. Creator: Antonio Fantuzzi
Circe Giving a Drink to Ulyssess Companions, 1540-45

Folklore - Sirens
Odysseus and his companions avoid the charms of the Sirens

Ulysses and His Companions Fighting the Cicones Before the City of Ismaros, Study for a Destroyed Fresco in the Galerie d Ulysee, Chateau de Fontainebleau, 1555-60

Odysseus Calypso Mars Venus Calypso naked goddess puts
Odysseus and Calypso Mars and Venus, Odysseus at Calypso. The naked goddess puts an arm around Odysseus shoulders. An Amor places a feathered helmet on her head

The Feast of the Gods, 1600s. Creator: Poelenburgh, Cornelis, van (1594 / 95-1667)
The Feast of the Gods, 1600s. Found in the Collection of Nivaagaards Malerisamling

Achilles and the Daughters of Lycomedes, c. 1680. Creator: Molinari, Antonio (1655-1704)
Achilles and the Daughters of Lycomedes, c. 1680. Found in the Collection of Slovak National Gallery, Bratislava

The Siege of Troy, ca 1760. Creator: Tiepolo, Giandomenico (1727-1804)
The Siege of Troy, ca 1760. Found in the Collection of Sinebrychoffin Taidemuseo, Helsinki

The quarrel between Agamemnon and Achilles, ca. 1695. Creator: Gaulli (Il Baciccio)
The quarrel between Agamemnon and Achilles, ca. 1695. Found in the Collection of Musee de l Oise, Beauvais

Odysseus and Polyphemus, 1896. Artist: Bocklin, Arnold (1827-1901)
Odysseus and Polyphemus, 1896. From a private collection

Mercury, sent by Jupiter... late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Thornton
Mercury, sent by Jupiter... late 18th-early 19th century....ordering Calypso, Queen of the Island Ogygia, in the Ausonian Sea, to let Ulysses proceed on his Voyage for Ithaca

Telemachus and the Nymphs of Calypso, 1782 (oil on canvas)
3468989 Telemachus and the Nymphs of Calypso, 1782 (oil on canvas) by Kauffmann, Angelica (1741-1807); 82.6x112.4 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

The Goddess Calypso rescues Ulysses, 1630 (oil on copper)
3087014 The Goddess Calypso rescues Ulysses, 1630 (oil on copper) by Poelenburgh or Poelenburch, Cornelis van (1586-1667); 20.5x17 cm; Hallwyl Museum, Stockholm

Ulysses amongst the Lycomedes (oil on canvas)
XIR409290 Ulysses amongst the Lycomedes (oil on canvas) by Quellinus, Erasmus (1607-78); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Pau, France; (add.info.: Ulysses has the court of Lycomedes; ); Flemish, out of copyright

Nausicaa at the Fountain (oil on canvas)
XIR182122 Nausicaa at the Fountain (oil on canvas) by Simon, Lucien (1851-1945); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee du Petit-Palais, France; French, out of copyright

Ulysses and the Sirens, 1909, (c1950). Creator: Herbert James Draper
Ulysses and the Sirens, 1909, (c1950). Illustration to a scene from Homers Odyssey: Ulysses (or Odysseus), legendary Greek king of Ithaca, is tormented by the voices of the Sirens

Ulysses and Nausicaa, c1772-1845. Artist: Robert Smirke
Ulysses and Nausicaa, c1772-1845. Ulysses (or Odysseus) appearing to Nausicaa after his shipwreck. Nausicaa had been washing clothes in the river with her maids, who are shown hiding behind a tree

How Ulysses met Nausicaa, 1926. Artist: Henry Justice Ford
How Ulysses met Nausicaa, 1926. Ulysses (Odysseus) encounters Nausicaa, the beautiful daughter of King Alcinous. A print from Tales of the Greek Seas by Andrew Lang, 1926

Ulysses Shoots the First Arrow at the Wooers, 1926. Artist: Henry Justice Ford
Ulysses Shoots the First Arrow at the Wooers, 1926. Ulysses (Odysseus) killing the suitors of his wife Penelope after returning to Ithaca after his long absence at the Trojan War and on his Odyssey

Calypso Takes Pity on Ulysses, 1926. Artist: Henry Justice Ford
Calypso Takes Pity on Ulysses, 1926. Calypso, a sea-nymph, falls in love with Ulysses (Odysseus) and compels him to stay with her for seven years until persuaded by Zeus to release him

Penelope awakened by Eurycleia, 1772. Found in the Collection of Vorarlberg Museum, Bregenz

Achilles Receiving the Ambassadors of Agamemnon, 1801. Found in the Collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Philoctetes, 1818-1820. Found in the Collection of Museo d Arte Moderna, Bologna

Achilles Receiving the Ambassadors of Agamemnon. Found in the Collection of Ecole nationale superieure des beaux-arts, Paris

The Wrath of Achilles. Found in the Collection of Ecole nationale superieure des beaux-arts, Paris

Ulysses and the Sirens. Found in the Collection of National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne

Le reveil d Ulysse. Private Collection

Trojan Horse, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
Trojan Horse, 1882. Private Collection

Ulysses and Circe, ca 1580-1585. Artist: Spranger, Bartholomeus (1546-1611)
Ulysses and Circe, ca 1580-1585. Found in the collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

The Siege of Troy, 17th century. Artist: Anonymous
The Siege of Troy, 17th century. Found in the collection of Musee des Beaux-Arts, Blois

The Wrath of Achilles. Artist: Drolling, Michel Martin (1789-1851)
The Wrath of Achilles. Found in the collection of Musee d art classique, Mougins

Ulysses returns Chryseis to Her Father. Artist: Lorrain, Claude (1600-1682)
Ulysses returns Chryseis to Her Father. Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

The Anger of Achilles. Artist: David, Jacques Louis (1748-1825)
The Anger of Achilles. Found in the collection of Kimbell Art Museum

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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.