Calypso's Isle
Calypso's Isle - Herbert James Draper (1863-1620) - Manchester Art Gallery
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Calypso's Isle - Herbert James Draper (1863-1620) - Manchester Art Gallery
Date: 1897
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 84.0 x 147.3 cm (unframed)
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 84.0 x 147.3 cm (unframed)
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Painted in about 1897, Calypso's Isle was a an oil on canvas work undertaken by the British arts Herbert James Draper.
Calypso's Isle is said to depict the nymph Calypso, a figure from Greek mythology. Calypso is today best known for her appearance in Homer's Odyssey, for in this epic poem, Calypso enchants Odysseus, and keeps him prisoner on her island for a period of seven years. Eventually, Calypso is commanded by Zeus, via Hermes, to allow Odysseus to leave. More information about Calypso can be found here - (website opens in new window) Herbert James Draper |
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Born: November 1863 (or 1864); London
Died: 22 September 1920; London
Nationality: English
Art Movement: Classicism
Painting School: Royal Academy
Died: 22 September 1920; London
Nationality: English
Art Movement: Classicism
Painting School: Royal Academy
