Artwork
Odysseus and Nausicaa (Ulysses and Nausicaa)
Odysseus and Nausicaa (Ulysses and Nausicaa) is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Salvator Rosa. It dates from 1663 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.
About this work
Overview
The painting 'Odysseus and Nausicaa' is a 1663 oil-on-canvas work by Salvator Rosa, an Italian artist known for his landscapes and historical scenes.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts a moment from Homer's 'Odyssey', showing Nausicaa handing clothing to the shipwrecked Odysseus, surrounded by her attendants, in a natural setting with a cloudy sky and body of water.
Technique & Style
Characterized by Rosa's Baroque style, the painting features vivid color contrasts, such as Nausicaa's red dress against the muted tones of the surroundings, and a dramatic outdoor setting.
History & Provenance
Created during Rosa's active period in Naples, Rome, and Florence, the painting is now part of the State Hermitage Museum's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Salvator Rosa (1615 – 15 March 1673) is best known today as an Italian Baroque painter, whose romanticised landscapes and history paintings, often set in dark and untamed nature, exerted considerable influence from the 17th century into…
