Ogygia Collection

The Farewell of Telemachus and Eucharis, 1818 (oil on canvas)
3545833 The Farewell of Telemachus and Eucharis, 1818 (oil on canvas) by David, Jacques Louis (1748-1825); 88.3x103.2 cm; J

Josephinia imperatricis, Josephine couronnee, Gioseffinia coronata. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Hermes Ordering Calypso to Release Odysseus, c. 1670 (oil on canvas)
500167 Hermes Ordering Calypso to Release Odysseus, c.1670 (oil on canvas) by Lairesse, Gerard de (1640-1711); 118.5x140 (framed) 91.4x113.7 (unframed) cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Odysseus and Calypso, 1929 (litho)
3060293 Odysseus and Calypso, 1929 (litho) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Published in The Odyssey of Homer by George Herbert Palmer in 1929; The Odyssey is one)

Calypso Takes Pity on Ulysses, from Tales of the Greek Seas by Andrew Lang
STC323721 Calypso Takes Pity on Ulysses, from Tales of the Greek Seas by Andrew Lang, 1926 (ink on paper) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Calypso)

Ulysses on Ogygia (pencil on paper)
5888940 Ulysses on Ogygia (pencil on paper) by Paton, Joseph Noel (1821-1901); 19.1x11.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; Scottish, out of copyright

Telemachus and Calypso, c. 1809. Creator: Benjamin West
Telemachus and Calypso, c. 1809

Telemachus and the Nymphs of Calypso, 1782 (oil on canvas)
3468989 Telemachus and the Nymphs of Calypso, 1782 (oil on canvas) by Kauffmann, Angelica (1741-1807); 82.6x112.4 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

The Goddess Calypso rescues Ulysses, 1630 (oil on copper)
3087014 The Goddess Calypso rescues Ulysses, 1630 (oil on copper) by Poelenburgh or Poelenburch, Cornelis van (1586-1667); 20.5x17 cm; Hallwyl Museum, Stockholm

Ulysses on Ogygia. Ulysses, mythical king of Ithaca, hero of Homers Odyssey (Odysseus). Illustration by Joseph Noel Paton (1821-1901) for his own poem published London 1864

Malta, Gozo, Europe; Ramla Bay or as known in Maltese Ramla l-Hamra for the red sand present on shore - according to legend is believed to be where Ulysees landed to visit Calypso from Homers The

Ulysses on Ogygia, 1864. Artist: Noel Paton
Ulysses on Ogygia, 1864. Ulysses or Odysseus, mythical king of Ithaca, hero of Homers Odyssey, was shipwrecked on the island of Ogygia

Fossils of extinct trilobites.. Handcolored lithograph from Dr. F.A. Schmidts Petrefactenbuch, published in Stuttgart, Germany, 1855 by Verlag von Krais & Hoffmann. Dr

Ulysses Lands on the Isle of Calypso 1737. Oil on canvas. Ulysses, on way home from Trojan Wars, shipwrecked on Ogygia (Gozoja) and kept there for 7 years by the nymph

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"Ogygia: A Mythical Island of Love and Longing" Step into the enchanting world of Ogygia, a mythical island that has captivated artists and storytellers for centuries. From ancient paintings to modern lithographs, this captivating place has been brought to life in various forms of art. In Josephinia Imperatricis's masterpiece "The Farewell of Telemachus and Eucharis, " we witness the bittersweet parting between two lovers on the shores of Ogygia. The painting beautifully captures their longing gazes as they bid each other farewell. "Hermes Ordering Calypso to Release Odysseus" by an unknown artist transports us to a pivotal moment in Greek mythology. As Hermes delivers his message, we can almost feel the tension between Calypso's desire to keep Odysseus and her eventual acceptance of his departure. Andrew Lang's depiction in "Calypso Takes Pity on Ulysses" from Tales of the Greek Seas showcases Calypso's compassionate nature towards Ulysses during his time on Ogygia, and is through these tales that we understand why this island holds such allure. Noel Paton's haunting artwork "Ulysses on Ogygia" evokes a sense of mystery and isolation. Through delicate pencil strokes, he portrays Ulysses' struggle as he yearns for home while trapped on this fabled island. Benjamin West's painting "Telemachus and Calypso" immerses us in a scene where Telemachus encounters the nymphs who inhabit Ogygia. Their ethereal beauty contrasts with Telemachus' confusion as he navigates this unfamiliar realm. "The Goddess Calypso rescues Ulysses, " painted by an anonymous artist, depicts one climactic moment when Calypso saves Ulysses from certain death at sea.