The sirens call for Odysseus (19th century) — Spanish School
The sirens call for Odysseus (19th century) is an artwork by Spanish School. 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
- The sirens call for Odysseus (19th century)
- Artist
- Spanish School (Spanish, 16th-19th Century)
- 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 The sirens call for Odysseus (19th century)
The landscape composition suits a wider wall or a place above a console. Measure the available width before deciding on a print; surrounding space helps the composition read clearly.
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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