Circe verandert Odysseus´ metgezellen in zwijnen c. 1636 - 1670

"Circe verandert Odysseus' metgezellen in zwijnen" (Circe Turns Odysseus' Companions into Swine) is an etching by Crispijn van de Passe the Younger, dating from c. 1636-1670. The print depicts the Greek myth of Circe, a sorceress who transforms Odysseus' men into pigs. The scene shows Circe standing before her throne, holding a goblet as she casts a spell on a man who is already partially transformed into a pig. The scene's dramatic tension is palpable as the man's despair is evident. The use of shading and details in the etching create a sense of realism and depth.