Artwork
The Seconda Macchina for the Chinea of 1742: Ulysses and the Sirens
The Seconda Macchina for the Chinea of 1742: Ulysses and the Sirens is an ink print by the Baroque artist François Hutin. It dates from 1742 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Seconda Macchina for the Chinea of 1742: Ulysses and the Sirens is an etching created by François Hutin in 1742.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a turbulent sea scene with Ulysses clinging to a shipwrecked mast, resisting the allure of the Sirens, mythical creatures with human heads and bird bodies, who are shown in the clouds above.
Technique & Style
The etching features swirling lines that convey the turmoil of the sea, achieved through the characteristic hatching and linework of the etching technique.
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