Mentor werpt Telemachus in zee 1755

"Mentor werpt Telemachus in zee" is an etching by Jacques Philippe Le Bas, created in 1755. This print depicts a scene from Homer's Odyssey, where Mentor throws Telemachus into the sea to escape the island of Calypso. Le Bas's detailed rendering of the dramatic moment is masterful, capturing the urgency of the situation through the swirling waves and the figures' expressive poses. The use of chiaroscuro adds to the sense of depth and drama, making this a compelling example of 18th-century printmaking.