Odysseus sails past the island of the Sirens (1885 – 1887) is an artwork by Niels Skovgaard. 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 sails past the island of the Sirens (1885 – 1887)
- Artist
- Niels Skovgaard (Danish, 1858 – 1938)
- Subject collection
- Nymphs & water
The mythology behind the named subject
Mermaids belong to varied water folklore. The Sirens of ancient Greek stories lure sailors with their voices and were originally imagined as bird-women. These traditions are distinct, though later art sometimes brings their imagery together.
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 sails past the island of the Sirens (1885 – 1887)
The balanced proportions can sit comfortably on a smaller wall or within a considered grouping. Start with the space around the artwork, then choose a print size that leaves the composition easy to see.
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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