Telemachus doodt de leeuw 1683 - 1733

"Telemachus doodt de leeuw" (Telemachus kills the lion), a pen and ink drawing by Bernard Picart (1673-1733), depicts a dramatic scene from Homer's *Odyssey*. Telemachus, the son of Odysseus, is shown wrestling a lion, a powerful symbol of his strength and determination to overcome obstacles on his journey. Picart's drawing, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures the intensity of the struggle, with dynamic lines and expressive detail. This small-scale artwork provides a glimpse into the artist's working process and his interest in classical mythology.