Odysseus and Polyphemus
Odysseus and Polyphemus -
Arnold Böcklin (1827–1901) -
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
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Odysseus and Polyphemus - Arnold Böcklin (1827–1901) - Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Date: 1896
Medium: Oil and tempera on panel
Dimensions: 66.0 x 150.0 cm
Medium: Oil and tempera on panel
Dimensions: 66.0 x 150.0 cm
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Painting using oil and tempera, Arnold Bocklin's work, Odysseus and Polyphemus, depicts a famous scene from Greek mythology.
Odysseus and Polyphemus shows the escape of Odysseus and his men from the island of Polyphemus. Polyphemus stands above the ship, throwing rocks, but the cyclops has been blinded by Odysseus, and is throwing in hope. Rashly though, when out of range, Odysseus reveals his true name, and the prayers of Polyphemus see further troubles inflicted upon Odysseus by Polyphemus' father, Poseidon. More information about Polyphemus can be found here - (website opens in new window) Arnold Bocklin |
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Born: 16 October 1827; Basel, Switzerland
Died: 16 January 1901; Fiesole, Italy
Nationality: Swiss
Art Movement: Symbolism
Painting School: Düsseldorf school of painting
Died: 16 January 1901; Fiesole, Italy
Nationality: Swiss
Art Movement: Symbolism
Painting School: Düsseldorf school of painting
