Aankomst van Odysseus en metgezellen bij Circe 1587 - 1640

This watercolor drawing, "Aankomst van Odysseus en metgezellen bij Circe," by Peter Paul Rubens, depicts the arrival of Odysseus and his men at the island of Aeaea, where the sorceress Circe resides. The scene, set in a classical landscape, shows Odysseus's men disembarking from their ship, while a figure, possibly Circe, stands in the doorway of a building in the background. The composition is characteristic of Rubens's dynamic style, with figures arranged in a swirling mass, conveying the sense of movement and tension. This drawing is an example of Rubens's skill as a draftsman and his interest in classical mythology.