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Circe Changing Ulysses' Men into Beasts

Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a scene featuring a seated figure surrounded by scattered papers, scrolls, books, animals including sheep, a dog, a deer, and a peacock. The background consists of a rustic stone wall with archways and foliage. The overall atmosphere is serene and contemplative.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1650
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
4725 × 3338 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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