Cupid Advises Calypso to Set Fire to Mentor’s Ship, from The Adventures of Telemachus, Book 7 1808

"Cupid Advises Calypso to Set Fire to Mentor’s Ship, from The Adventures of Telemachus, Book 7" is a brown wash drawing by Italian artist Bartolomeo Pinelli, created in 1808. The drawing depicts a scene from Homer's Odyssey, where Calypso, the nymph who holds Odysseus captive, is advised by Cupid to set fire to Mentor's ship. Pinelli uses light and shadow to create a sense of drama and suspense, highlighting the moment of decision for Calypso. The artwork is currently in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.