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Hermes Ordering Calypso to Release Odysseus

Gerard de Lairesse

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a painting of a chaotic scene. In the center, a semi-nude woman with long brown hair sits on a bed, surrounded by fabric and people. A semi-nude man lies on the bed. A woman in a red dress and gold helmet pulls fabric over her head. A girl in a blue dress and a gold helmet holding a spear and a shield stands to the left. A figure in white stands on the right. Several small nude children are around the bed. In the background, a group of people are gathered, looking on. A large vase sits on a column to the left. A cloudy sky with a bright light is in the upper center. Flowers and a vase are on the floor. The scene appears to be mythological.

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1095 × 893 px
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