Telemachus at the Island of Calypso

early 19th century

An engraving entitled "Telemachus at the Island of Caylpso" (French, early 19th century) by Jacques Firmin Beauvarlet (French, 1731-1797) after a painting by Jean Raoux (French, 1677-1734). The scene depicts Calypso and her nymphs in a landscape setting with Telemachus, the son of Odysseus, and his elderly companion Mentor. In the background on the left a ship sinks in churning water. Written in script along the bottom edge beneath the image is "Telemachus at the Island of Calypso engrave by J. F. Beauvarlet after a painting by J. Raoux Very rare artist’s proof." The engraving is housed in a gilt gesso frame.

French

ink on paper

gesso and wood frame.

28 3/4" x 34 1/2"

Gift of Mrs. Elizabeth Morris Smith, 1986.

PSNC.7356