Homer Collection

Circe Invidiosa, 1892. Artist: Waterhouse, John William (1849-1917)
Circe Invidiosa, 1892. Found in the collection of the Art Gallery of South Australia

Death of Hector by Achilles during the Trojan War
Greek hero Achilles dragging Hectors body behind his chariot in the Trojan wars. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Aristotle with a Bust of Homer, 1653. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Aristotle with a Bust of Homer, 1653

Achilles Lamenting the Death of Patroclus, 1760-63 (pen and ink and wash on paper)
XYC159614 Achilles Lamenting the Death of Patroclus, 1760-63 (pen and ink and wash on paper) by Hamilton, Gavin (1723-98); 13.7x21 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

HOMER: FOG WARNING, 1885. Oil on canvas, Winslow Homer, 1885

Homeric cosmogony. Map of the Earth based on the myths and knowledge of the Ancient Greeks at the time of Homer (1st or 2nd millennium BC)

John Milton Vertue
JOHN MILTON English poet and puritan at the age of 21, with the motto: " Poets are born, not made"

HOMER: HIGH CLIFF, 1894. Winslow Homer: High Cliff, Coast of Maine. Oil, 1894

HOMER: PROUTs NECK, 1900. Winslow Homer: West Point, Prouts Neck. Oil on canvas, 1900

Odysseus & Tame Animals
Odysseus and his men are amazed by a group of strangely tame wild animals - a lion licks Eurylochuss foot. Circe has cast a spell on them

Odysseus returns to his wife Penelope
Odysseus returns to his wife, Penelope, and his dog, Argos

Homer / Profile / Chapman
HOMER Blind Greek poet with the Iliad and the Odyssey below

The Gulf Stream, 1899, (1943). Creator: Winslow Homer
The Gulf Stream, 1899, (1943). A man drifts on his fishing boat which has lost its mast. Sharks surround the boat, and a waterspout approaches ominously

The Farewell of Telemachus and Eucharis, 1818. Artist: David, Jacques Louis (1748-1825)
The Farewell of Telemachus and Eucharis, 1818. Found in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

HOMER: THE ODYSSEY. Odysseus shipwrecked. Drawing, c1918, by Willy Pogany

George Chapman / Anon Copp
GEORGE CHAPMAN English poet and dramatist, known especially for his verse translations of Homer Date: 1559 - 1634

Trojan War battle
Combat around the body of Patrocles, Trojan War. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Helen of Troy, wife of Menelaus, taken from Greece
Capture of Helen by Paris, causing the Trojan War, according to Homer. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a vase painting

Bald Eagle at eagle feeding site on Homer spir Alaska winter

Odysseus & the Cyclops
Odysseus (Ulysses) plies Polyphemus the Cyclops with red wine, so that he and his men can escape from his cave and the prospect of being eaten alive

Odysseus & Penelope
Having killed the Suitors, the hero Odysseus (Ulysses) embraces his faithful wife, Penelope, while two adoring maids watch them

Homer Singing His Lliad at the Gate of Athens
Artist: Lethiere, Guillaume - Title: Homer Singing His Lliad at the Gate of Athens - Date: 1811 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 198.1 x 246.4

Odysseus returns to his wife, Penelope

Odyssey: Odysseus and Penelope reunited (colour litho)
5204806 Odyssey: Odysseus and Penelope reunited (colour litho) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Odysseus and Penelope reunited)

Flirting on the Sea-Shore and on the Meadow (Harpers Weekly, Vol. XVIII), September 19, 1874

Breezing Up by Winslow Homer (1836-1910). Date: 1876

Dressing for the Carnival, 1877. Creator: Winslow Homer
Dressing for the Carnival, 1877

Alexander the Great Before the Tomb of Achilles. Artist: Robert, Hubert (1733-1808)
Alexander the Great Before the Tomb of Achilles. Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

Homer (c. 8th century). Greek epic poet. Bust. Copy of an ori
Homer (c.8th century). Greek epic poet. Bust. Copy of an original from 2nd century BC. Capitoline Museums, Rome, Italy. Rome. Italy

Ambassadors Sent by Agamemnon to Urge Achilles to Fight, 1801 (oil on canvas)
XIR128674 Ambassadors Sent by Agamemnon to Urge Achilles to Fight, 1801 (oil on canvas) by Ingres, Jean Auguste Dominique (1780-1867); Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux-Arts, Paris

A Fantastic cave with Odysseus and Calypso (oil on canvas)
BAL17848 A Fantastic cave with Odysseus and Calypso (oil on canvas) by Brueghel, Jan the Elder (1568-1625); Private Collection; Johnny Van Haeften Ltd. London; Flemish, out of copyright

HOMER: COUNTRY SCHOOL. Oil on canvas by by Winslow Homer, 1871

Greek civilization, Black-figure pottery, Krater depicting fight for the body of Patroclus, From Farsala, Greece
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Krater depicting the fight for the body of Patroclus. From Farsala, Greece. Detail

Seaside shops at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
Seaside shops at The Albion corner in Walton-on-the-Naze, on the north Essex coast. 1970

Greece / Ithaca 1863
Ithaca, in the Ionian Sea. The School of Homer Date: 1863

ULYSSES DEFYING CYCLOPS. Oil on canvas, 1887, by Louis Frederic Schutzenberger

HOMER: THE ILIAD. Homer Invoking the Muse. Line engraving, 1805, after the drawing by John Flaxman

Bird of Prey, Bald Eagle in flight, Kachemak Bay, Homer, Alaska

Reggie's Last Yankee Homer
Michael Castellano

Homer, Greek poet, author of the Iliad and the Odyssey, , 1731 (engraving)
7235561 Homer, Greek poet, author of the Iliad and the Odyssey, , 1731 (engraving) by Bodart, Pieter (1676-1712); Private Collection; (add.info.: Homer, Greek poet)

Athena guiding Telemachus in his search for Odysseus (colour litho)
7201988 Athena guiding Telemachus in his search for Odysseus (colour litho) by Bonamy, Armand Joseph (fl.1900-30); Private Collection; (add.info.: Athena, disguised as Mentor)

The Iliad: Andromache and Astyanax meet Hektor prepared for war (engraving)
6026365 The Iliad: Andromache and Astyanax meet Hektor prepared for war (engraving) by Jacomb-Hood, George Percy (1857-1930); Private Collection; (add.info)

Odyssey: Odysseus and Calypso (colour litho)
5204793 Odyssey: Odysseus and Calypso (colour litho) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Odysseus and Calypso)

Odyssey: The Sirens (colour litho)
5204798 Odyssey: The Sirens (colour litho) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sirens)

The Studio, 1867. Creator: Winslow Homer
The Studio, 1867

Homer. Artist: Leloir, Jean-Baptiste Auguste (1809-1892)
Homer. Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

Ulysses and Circe, c. 1650-1660. Artist: Sirani, Giovanni Andrea (1610-1670)
Ulysses and Circe, c. 1650-1660. Found in the collection of the Musei Capitolini, Rome

Ulysses deriding Polyphemus, 1829. Artist: Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851)
Ulysses deriding Polyphemus, 1829. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

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"Homer: A Journey through Art and Mythology" Step into the world of Homer, the legendary poet whose words have captivated generations. From ancient myths to timeless masterpieces, his influence is felt in every corner of art. In "Circe Invidiosa, " we witness Waterhouse's mesmerizing interpretation of Circe, a powerful sorceress from Homer's epic tales. Her enchanting gaze draws us into a world where gods and mortals collide. Winslow Homer's "Fog Warning" takes us on a perilous journey at sea, reminding us of the dangers faced by Odysseus during his long voyage home. The artist skillfully captures the tension between man and nature, echoing the struggles depicted in Homer's works. The tragic scene of Achilles slaying Hector unfolds before our eyes in vivid detail. This pivotal moment from the Trojan War showcases both Rembrandt's mastery and Homer's ability to explore complex emotions such as honor, grief, and revenge. Through John Milton Vertue’s Homeric cosmogony, we delve into the origins of existence itself. Inspired by ancient Greek beliefs about creation, this artwork invites contemplation on humanity’s place in the universe. In "Achilles Lamenting the Death of Patroclus, " we witness an intimate portrayal of grief as Achilles mourns his beloved companion. This poignant image reminds us that even heroes are not immune to sorrow – a testament to Homer's profound understanding of human nature. Winslow Homer transports us to breathtaking coastal landscapes with "High Cliff" and "Prout’s Neck. " These paintings capture both the beauty and power found within nature – themes often explored throughout Homer’s epics. Odysseus' encounters with tame animals symbolize his cunning intellect and resourcefulness. As he returns to Penelope after years away from home, their reunion becomes an emblematic representation of love enduring against all odds – a testament to Homer's exploration of the human spirit.