Odysseus op het eiland van Circe 1537 - 1550

Antonio da Trento's "Odysseus op het eiland van Circe" is a 16th-century engraving depicting the Greek mythological figure Odysseus encountering the sorceress Circe. The scene is set on Circe's island, where she has transformed Odysseus' men into pigs. The engraving, measuring 236 mm high and 211 mm wide, is notable for its detailed depiction of the figures and the surrounding landscape. The work, created between 1537 and 1550, reflects a period of renewed interest in classical mythology. It is a beautiful and captivating example of Italian Renaissance engraving.