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Ulysses Lands on the Isle of Calypso 1737. Oil on canvas. Ulysses, on way home
Filename: 917_05_0510001063.jpg
Size: 4540 x 3857 (11.1MB)
Date: 28th March 2014
Source: Universal Images Group (UIG)
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Ulysses Lands on the Isle of Calypso 1737. Oil on canvas. Ulysses, on way home
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. Calypso Pierre Charles Tremolieres (1703-1739) French painter
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Media ID 9769429
© Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group
1737 Charles Greek Home Isle Lands Nymph Odysseus Painter Pierre Trojan Ulysses Wars Years Calypso Ogygia Shipwrecked
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the essence of Pierre Charles Tremolieres' masterpiece, "Ulysses Lands on the Isle of Calypso". Painted in 1737 with meticulous detail and vibrant colors, this oil on canvas artwork tells the tale of Ulysses, also known as Odysseus, on his way home from the Trojan Wars. Shipwrecked on Ogygia, an enchanting isle ruled by the nymph Calypso, Ulysses finds himself trapped for seven long years. Tremolieres skillfully portrays this pivotal moment in Greek mythology when Ulysses finally sets foot upon Calypso's island. The artist's brushstrokes bring to life the lush landscapes and crystal-clear waters surrounding him. With a sense of longing and determination etched upon his face, Ulysses gazes towards distant horizons that hold promises of reuniting with his beloved homeland. Through this painting, Tremolieres expertly conveys both the beauty and isolation experienced by our hero during his time spent under Calypso's spell. The French painter's attention to detail transports viewers into a world where myth intertwines with reality. As we admire this remarkable piece of artistry captured in a timeless photograph print by Universal Images Group (UIG), let us reflect upon Ulysses' arduous journey homeward bound and appreciate how art has preserved these ancient tales for generations to come.
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