Odysseus op het eiland van Circe 1602

This 1602 engraving by Antonio da Trento depicts the Greek mythological scene of Odysseus on the island of Circe. This circular print captures a moment from Homer’s Odyssey as the mythical hero Odysseus, kneeling in the foreground, is presented with a magical cup by Circe, the powerful sorceress, depicted standing at the right of the composition. Two other figures are seen behind Circe and in the upper left corner, while two serpents, representing the danger Circe presents, are shown entwined at the bottom of the artwork. This print, likely part of a larger series, illustrates a key scene of the Odyssey and offers a visual interpretation of the ancient epic.