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Ulysses Escaping from Polyphemus the Cyclops, engraved by I. G. Walker, 1808 (engraving)
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Ulysses Escaping from Polyphemus the Cyclops, engraved by I. G. Walker, 1808 (engraving)
XJF105441 Ulysses Escaping from Polyphemus the Cyclops, engraved by I.G. Walker, 1808 (engraving) (b&w photo) by Fuseli, Henry (Fussli, Johann Heinrich) (1741-1825) (after); Private Collection; Swiss, out of copyright
Media ID 12698623
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Cave Cyclope Disguise Escape Giant Homer Odysseus Odyssey One Eyed Polypheme Ulysse Monster
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This print captures the iconic moment of Ulysses Escaping from Polyphemus the Cyclops, engraved by I. G. Walker in 1808. The image is a reproduction of an engraving created by Henry Fuseli, also known as Johann Heinrich Fussli, who was a renowned Swiss artist during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. In this scene from Homer's epic poem "The Odyssey". Ulysses finds himself trapped inside the dark cave of Polyphemus, a fearsome one-eyed monster. To outsmart his captor and save his crew, Ulysses devises a clever plan: he disguises himself as a ram by wrapping its wool around his body. As depicted in this artwork, Ulysses skillfully navigates through the giant cyclops' lair while holding onto two sheep to blend in with the flock. The intensity of the moment is palpable as Ulysses carefully maneuvers past Polyphemus without being detected. The artist masterfully captures both the heroism and trepidation on Ulysses' face as he makes his daring escape. This powerful image serves as a reminder of humanity's resilience and resourcefulness when faced with seemingly insurmountable challenges. It encapsulates not only an important episode from Greek mythology but also highlights themes such as bravery, wit, and triumph over adversity that resonate throughout literature and art. As part of Fine Art Finder's private
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