Telemachus stort in zee 1683 - 1733

"Telemachus stort in zee" is a pencil drawing by Bernard Picart, dating back to between 1683 and 1733, now housed in the Rijksmuseum. The drawing depicts the dramatic moment of Telemachus, a character from Homer's epic poem "The Odyssey", falling into the sea. This preparatory sketch, with its emphasis on anatomy and movement, reflects Picart's skill in depicting human figures in a dynamic and expressive way. The composition features multiple sketches, including the ship, and the figure of a woman, likely a nymph, suggesting that this was a study for a larger work, perhaps a painting or an engraving. The detailed lines and light shading create a sense of depth and movement, hinting at the expressive power of Picart's final work.