Odin in the Underworld 1770 - 1772

This 18th-century drawing, "Odin in the Underworld" by Swiss-born artist Henry Fuseli, is a depiction of the Norse god Odin. The artwork features a dynamic and expressive style characteristic of Fuseli's work, characterized by dramatic compositions and emotive figures. Odin is shown riding his eight-legged horse Sleipnir, seemingly leaping from a precipice. This is a preparatory drawing for a larger painting, and the composition is a dramatic contrast of light and shadow, further emphasizing the mythical subject matter. The drawing is currently housed at the Art Institute of Chicago.