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Odysseus's companions opening the bag of winds
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Odysseus's companions opening the bag of winds

Theodoor van Thulden · 1633 · letterpress printing; etching; plakken; engraving; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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While Odysseus is sleeping, his companions open the bag of contrary winds that Aeolus gave them. The winds escape and the crew try to find a safe haven. The print is part of an album.

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Credit lineOdysseus metgezellen openen de zak met winden. 1633. Theodoor van Thulden. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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