Odysseus palace Circe works series title right
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Odysseus palace Circe works series title right
Odysseus in the palace of Circe The works of Odysseus (series title), Odysseus in the palace of Circe. On the right, Mercury offers Odysseus an herb that acts as an antidote to the potion of Circe. Odysseus eats it and goes to Circe. There the men of Odysseus have turned into animals and pigs because they have been drinking from the potion. On the left in the foreground, Circe offers the potion to Odysseus. The drink has no effect on him and he asks her to give his men their human form back. Circe granted this request, but asked Odysseus to go to bed with her first. This happens in the top right corner. Ulysses companions have changed into all kind of animals, Mercury gives Ulysses the magic herb moly, a countercharm, Theodoor van Thulden (mentioned on object), Paris, 1632 - 1633, paper, engraving, h 194 mm × w 254 mm
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1632 1633 Acts Animals Asks Changed Circe Drink Drinking Foreground Give Kind Odysseus Palace Pigs Request Series Title Theodoor Van Thulden Turned Works Antidote Mentioned Potion
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This print from the Liszt Collection captures a pivotal moment in the epic tale of Odysseus. Titled "Odysseus in the Palace of Circe" it portrays a scene filled with enchantment and transformation. On the right side, we see Mercury, messenger of the gods, extending an herb to Odysseus. This magical plant acts as an antidote to Circe's potion, which has turned his men into animals and pigs. With bravery and determination, Odysseus consumes the herb and proceeds towards Circe's palace. In the foreground on the left, Circe herself offers him another drink – her potent potion. However, to everyone's surprise, this elixir has no effect on our hero. Filled with compassion for his companions who have lost their human forms, he implores Circe to restore them. Circe grants his request but cunningly asks for one favor in return – that Odysseus spends a night with her before departing. This intriguing exchange takes place in the top right corner of this artwork. The artist skillfully depicts Ulysses' companions transformed into various creatures nearby while Mercury presents him with moly - a powerful countercharm against magic spells. Created by Theodoor van Thulden in Paris between 1632-1633 using paper engraving techniques, this print beautifully captures both the mythical elements and emotional depth of this iconic episode from Homer's Odyssey.
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