Poster Print : 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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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
20x30 inch Poster Print
"Bring the timeless tale of Penelope's Suitors to life with our stunning Media Storehouse Poster Prints. Featuring the captivating artwork "Penelopes Suitors" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, this print transports you to the royal court of Ithaca. In this evocative scene, Penelope's bored suitors indulge in drunken revelry, oblivious to the watchful gaze of Telemachus, as a minstrel plays his lyre. Add an air of ancient mythology to any room with this beautiful and intricately detailed poster print. A must-have for history buffs, art enthusiasts, and those who appreciate the richness of Greek mythology."
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 76.8cm x 51.4cm (30.2" x 20.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) 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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