Odysseus als bedelaar aan de deur van zijn huis 1632 - 1633

Theodoor van Thulden’s etching, "Odysseus als bedelaar aan de deur van zijn huis," depicts the Greek hero Odysseus disguised as a beggar. He is depicted in the foreground, seated and leaning against a tree, while Penelope, his wife, stands before him. The etching, created between 1632 and 1633, is a detailed representation of the scene from Homer's "Odyssey" where Odysseus returns to his home in Ithaca after 20 years and encounters Penelope. This small, detailed etching highlights the dramatic reunion between the pair, showcasing Odysseus's disguise and Penelope's initial uncertainty.