Penelopes Suitors
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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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Absence Bored Dine Disapproval Drunk Ithaca Lyre Minstrel Mythology Odysseus Odyssey Plays Suitors Ulysses Watches Wine Binge Myth Telemachus
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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