Odysseus Fighting with the Beggar 1903

Lovis Corinth's 1903 painting "Odysseus Fighting with the Beggar" depicts a scene from Homer's epic poem "The Odyssey." The painting showcases Odysseus, disguised as a beggar, engaging in a violent struggle with Antinous, a suitor of Penelope, Odysseus's wife. The dramatic composition and the artist's use of vibrant colors capture the intensity of the moment. Corinth's bold brushstrokes and expressive figures bring the ancient myth to life, revealing the raw emotion and physicality of the struggle. The painting showcases Corinth's mastery of depicting human drama with a focus on emotional expression, characteristic of his work during this period.