Odysseus and the Sirens

This painting depicts a historically inspired maritime adventure. We see a wooden boat sailing on a choppy sea, manned by rowers and warriors in ancient clothing. In the center of the painting is a scene of a battle with a huge eagle attacking the crew and trying to kidnap one of them. The sky is overcast, which adds a tense atmosphere to the scene.

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Prevailing color of this fine art print is vivid and its shape is long. This image is printed on demand - you can choose material, size and finishing.

John William Waterhouse (1849-1917). English painter known for his paintings of female figures from classical mythology. Among his most famous paintings is Ophelia shortly before her death braiding flowers in her hair (although the painting is from 1888, it was lost for a long time until found again). Waterhouse had planned to paint a whole series of paintings with the motif of Ophelia, but serious illness - cancer - did not allow him to finish his work. His canvas motif, The Temptation of Miranda, is also worth mentioning. A classical motif is also his Narcis, viewing his reflection in the water.