Odysseus med hævet spyd for at gennembore Polyfems øje 1625 - 1677

"Odysseus med hævet spyd for at gennembore Polyfems øje" is a preparatory drawing by Heinrich Dittmers, a Danish artist of the 17th century. This black chalk drawing depicts the Greek hero Odysseus about to blind the Cyclops Polyphemus, an iconic scene from Homer's epic poem "The Odyssey". The drawing's dynamic pose and detailed anatomy convey the intensity of the moment. Dittmers' drawing provides insight into the creative process of his time and the study of human anatomy for artists. It is housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst.