Odysseus and Nausicaa (Circa 1655) — Salvator Rosa
Odysseus and Nausicaa (Circa 1655) is an artwork by Salvator Rosa. Here is the subject context recorded in our catalogue, followed by a guide to choosing a print for your home.
The artwork at a glance
- Title
- Odysseus and Nausicaa (Circa 1655)
- Artist
- Salvator Rosa (Italian, 1615-1673)
- Subject collection
- Gods & heroes
The mythology behind the named subject
Odysseus, also called Ulysses, journeys home after the Trojan War. His voyage includes encounters with Circe, the Sirens, and Calypso before he returns to Ithaca and Penelope.
This is mythology context for the subject named in the title. The identification of every figure, symbol, or episode in this particular artwork has not been verified.
Living with Odysseus and Nausicaa (Circa 1655)
The portrait composition offers a vertical focal point. Consider a quieter wall beside a reading chair, or a space between windows where the artwork has room around its edges.
On the artwork page, compare three room settings, then choose an unframed poster, wooden framed poster, rolled canvas, or stretched canvas. Sizes are listed in centimetres and inches. The final crop depends on your chosen proportions, so check the preview before ordering.
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