Ulysses and Circe (1650 circa – 1655) — Giovanni Andrea Sirani
Ulysses and Circe (1650 circa – 1655) is an artwork by Giovanni Andrea Sirani. 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
- Ulysses and Circe (1650 circa – 1655)
- Artist
- Giovanni Andrea Sirani (Italian, 1610 – 1670)
- Subject collection
- Love & goddesses
The mythology behind the named subject
Circe is the sorceress encountered by Odysseus on the island of Aeaea. She transforms his companions into animals; with divine help, Odysseus resists her enchantment and secures their release.
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 Ulysses and Circe (1650 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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