Odysseus doodt de vrijers met hulp van Telemachus 1632 - 1633

Theodoor van Thulden's etching, *Odysseus doodt de vrijers met hulp van Telemachus* (c. 1632-1633), depicts a scene from Homer's *Odyssey*, where Odysseus, with the help of his son Telemachus, slays the suitors who have been vying for Penelope's hand. The print highlights the dramatic moment, capturing the violence and chaos of the scene. The figures are rendered in a dynamic style, with exaggerated musculature and strong foreshortening. The use of light and shadow further emphasizes the tension and action of the scene. Van Thulden, a prominent Flemish artist known for his etchings and engravings, effectively captured the epic scale and intensity of the tale.