Odysseus And Polyphemus
1896
Arnold Böcklin brings Homer’s epic Odyssey to life with terrifying drama as Odysseus and his crew desperately row away from the wrath of the cyclops Polyphemus. The giant, perched on jagged coastal rocks, hurls a massive boulder at the fleeing ship, his muscular form straining against the stormy seascape. Painted in 1896 during the height of the Symbolist movement, Böcklin was famous for his moody, mythological scenes that blended classical themes with a dark, dreamlike atmosphere. This piece captures the exact moment of peril, reminding us that even the greatest heroes have to row for their lives!
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