Penelope twijfelt aan de identiteit van Odysseus 1632 - 1633

"Penelope twijfelt aan de identiteit van Odysseus" is an etching by Theodoor van Thulden created between 1632 and 1633. This scene depicts the moment when Penelope, wife of Odysseus, is suspicious of the identity of the man who has returned to her after 20 years of war. This scene is from Homer's epic poem "The Odyssey" and represents the moment when Penelope tests Odysseus by ordering a servant to move the bed they shared. Only Odysseus would know that the bed was actually built around a living olive tree, a detail that would be difficult for an imposter to know. The scene is set in a grand chamber and includes details of classical architecture and statues in the background. This artwork showcases van Thulden's mastery of detail and his ability to capture the dramatic tension of a key moment in the epic poem.