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Mercury orders Calypso let Odysseus leave Mercury
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Mercury orders Calypso let Odysseus leave Mercury
Mercury orders Calypso to let Odysseus leave, Mercury has appeared in a cloud and orders Calypso to let Odysseus leave. In the right foreground Amor poses with the helmet and sword of Odysseus. Mercury orders Calypso to release Ulysses (Homer, Odyssey V), Gerard de Lairesse, 1670, paper, etching, h 259 mm × w 483 mm
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Media ID 19546785
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1670 Appeared Cloud Gerard De Lairesse Helmet Homer Mercury Odysseus Sword
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print titled "Mercury orders Calypso let Odysseus leave" we are transported to a pivotal moment in Homer's Odyssey. The artist, Gerard de Lairesse, skillfully captures the dramatic scene as Mercury materializes within a billowing cloud to issue his command. The central focus of the artwork is on Mercury and Calypso, who stand face-to-face amidst an ethereal backdrop. With authority emanating from his every gesture, Mercury demands that Calypso release the long-suffering hero Odysseus from her enchanting island. The tension between them is palpable, as their contrasting expressions reveal conflicting emotions - determination on Mercury's part and reluctance mixed with sorrow on Calypso's. Adding depth to the composition is Amor positioned in the right foreground. Holding Odysseus' helmet and sword, he symbolizes both love and war - two forces that have shaped Odysseus' journey thus far. This inclusion hints at the challenges awaiting him upon his release. De Lairesse masterfully employs etching techniques to bring this mythological tale to life on paper. Through intricate details and careful shading, he creates a sense of movement within stillness, allowing us to feel present in this mythical realm. This remarkable piece from the Liszt Collection serves as a visual testament to humanity's eternal struggle for freedom against all odds. It reminds us of our capacity for resilience and our relentless pursuit of homecoming even when faced with formidable obstacles
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