Borstbeeld van de Griekse dichter Homerus 1818
pmottet
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pencil drawn
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aged paper
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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pencil sketch
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personal sketchbook
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sketchbook drawing
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pencil work
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watercolour illustration
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sketchbook art
This 1818 engraving by P. Mottet depicts a bust of the Greek poet Homer, the legendary author of the *Iliad* and the *Odyssey*. The print shows Homer with a long beard and hair, wearing a simple head covering. The inscription below the bust reads "HOMEROS", identifying the subject. The engraving captures the revered figure of Homer, showcasing his traditional image and contributing to the visual representation of this important literary figure.
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