Odysseus verwelkomt door Dolios en zijn zonen 1632 - 1633

Theodoor van Thulden's etching, *Odysseus verwelkomt door Dolios en zijn zonen*, depicts the moment when the Greek hero Odysseus is recognized by his loyal shepherd Dolios and his sons upon his return to Ithaca. The print, created in 1632-33, captures the joy of this reunion as Odysseus, exhausted and disguised, receives a warm welcome from his faithful subjects. The scene is rendered with precision and detail, highlighting the characters' expressions and gestures. This artwork is a striking example of Dutch Baroque etching, demonstrating van Thulden's mastery in depicting scenes from mythology and literature.