Odysseus en de sirenen 1622 - 1725

"Odysseus en de sirenen" is an etching depicting a scene from Homer's epic poem, *The Odyssey*. The work, created by an anonymous artist between 1622 and 1725, shows Odysseus, the main protagonist of the poem, tied to the mast of his ship as he sails past the Sirens, mythical creatures who lured sailors to their deaths with their enchanting song. This 17th-century etching captures the dramatic tension of the moment, with Odysseus resisting the Sirens' call while his crew remains vigilant. The print is now housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.