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Penelopes Suitors
At Ithaca, in the absence of Odysseus (Ulysses), Penelopes bored Suitors get drunk, while a minstrel plays his lyre to them. Telemachus, Odysseus son, watches with disapproval
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Media ID 4321435
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Absence Bored Dine Disapproval Drunk Ithaca Lyre Minstrel Mythology Odysseus Odyssey Plays Suitors Ulysses Watches Wine Binge Myth Telemachus
12"x9" (30x23cm) Canvas Print
"Bring the timeless tale of Penelope's Suitors to your home with our exquisite Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. Featuring the captivating artwork "Penelopes Suitors" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, this masterpiece transports you to ancient Ithaca, where Penelope's bored suitors indulge in revelry in the absence of Odysseus. Witness Telemachus' disapproval as a minstrel plays his lyre, all while the rich colors and textures of our premium canvas prints bring the scene to life. Elevate your decor and add a touch of history to any room. Order now and relive the legend."
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 22.9cm (12" x 9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
"This evocative image captures a pivotal moment in the epic tale of Homer's Odyssey, as depicted in ancient Greek art. The scene takes place at Ithaca, where Penelope, the loyal wife of Odysseus (Ulysses), entertains his bored suitors in the absence of her heroic husband. The men, growing restless and impatient, have filled the palace with wine and music, as a minstrel plays his lyre in the background. The atmosphere is one of revelry and excess, as the suitors dine and drink deeply, their faces flushed with intoxication. Looking on with disapproval is Telemachus, the wise and mature son of Odysseus. Telemahus, who has been away from Ithaca seeking news of his father, returns home to find his mother's household in disarray. The sight of his mother's suitors getting drunk and making merry in his father's absence fills him with anger and determination. The use of classical motifs and historical detail in this print transports us back to the world of ancient Greece, where gods and heroes walked the earth, and myths and legends came to life. The image is a poignant reminder of the timeless themes of love, loyalty, and the enduring power of the human spirit, even in the face of adversity and hardship." This print is an exquisite example of classical art, capturing the essence of a pivotal moment in the Odyssey, as Penelope's bored suitors get drunk and make merry in the absence of Odysseus, while Telemachus watches with disapproval. The minstrel plays his lyre in the background, adding to the festive atmosphere, as the men dine and drink deeply. The image is a beautiful representation of the ancient Greek world, with its gods, heroes, and myths, and is a must-have for any collection of classical art or mythology.
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