Ulysses Deriding Polyphemus
Ulysses Deriding Polyphemus - J.M.W. Turner (1775-1851) - National Gallery London
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Ulysses Deriding Polyphemus - J.M.W. Turner (1775-1851) - National Gallery London
Date: 1829
Medium: Oil on panel
Dimensions: 132.5 x 203.0 cm
Medium: Oil on panel
Dimensions: 132.5 x 203.0 cm
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Painted in 1829 by J.N.W. Turner, Ulysses Deriding Polyphemus is an oil on canvas work depicting a famous event from Homer's Odyssey, an epic poem of Greek mythology.
In Ulysses Deriding Polyphemus, Ulysses, the Romanised version of Odysseus, has just escaped the cave of the Cyclops Polyphemus. Odysseus makes the mistake of taunting the Cyclops and also reveals his name as he derides Polyphemus. In escaping though, Odysseus had blinded Polyphemus, and this act upon a son of Poseidon would have devastating impact on the ongoing journey of Odysseus and his crew. More information about Polyphemus can be found here - (website opens in new window) J.M.W. Turner |
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Born: 23 April, 1775; London
Died: 19 December, 1851: London
Nationality: English
Art Movement: Romanticism
Painting School: Royal Academy of Arts
Died: 19 December, 1851: London
Nationality: English
Art Movement: Romanticism
Painting School: Royal Academy of Arts
