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Odysseus and Telemachus at the hut of Eumaeus (engraving)
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Odysseus and Telemachus at the hut of Eumaeus (engraving)
8664128 Odysseus and Telemachus at the hut of Eumaeus (engraving) by Preller, Friedrich the Elder (1804-78); Private Collection; (add.info.: Odysseus and his son Telemachus at the hut of the swineherd Eumaeus. Illustration from Homer's Odysee (Alphons Duerr, Leipzig, 1877).); © Look and Learn
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Beggar Disguise Homer 8th Century Bc Odyssey
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This engraving captures the poignant moment when Odysseus and his son Telemachus reunite at the humble hut of Eumaeus, the loyal swineherd. The scene is filled with emotion as father and son embrace after years of separation, their faces etched with relief and joy.
Odysseus, disguised as a beggar to conceal his true identity from those who seek to harm him, has finally made his way back home to Ithaca after a long and arduous journey. Telemachus, unaware of his father's return, is shocked and overjoyed to see him standing before him at last.
The artist Friedrich Preller masterfully captures the essence of this legendary moment from Homer's epic poem "The Odyssey." The intricate details in the engraving bring to life the ancient Greek setting, from the rustic hut to the rugged landscape surrounding it.
As they stand together in this simple yet profound encounter, we are reminded of the enduring bond between parent and child. The story of Odysseus and Telemachus serves as a timeless reminder of love, loyalty, and perseverance in the face of adversity.
This print is not just a work of art but a window into a world where myth meets reality, where family ties transcend time itself.
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