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Penelope, lost in thought, looking at her loom
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Penelope, lost in thought, looking at her loom

Max Klinger · 1895 · kleurenaquatint; etching; engraving; paper; printing ink

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

About this work

In the foreground a bird of prey with the bow of Odysseus. On the garment for Laertes Adam and Eve are depicted with sea creatures, birds, stags, an elephant, lion and a horse. In her right hand the distaff.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit linePenelope kijkt in gedachten verzonken naar haar weefgetouw. 1895. Max Klinger. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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