Arrival of Telemachus at the Island of Calypso
Medium
Etching and Engraving
Dimensions
sheet: 7 5/16 x 9 1/8 in. (18.5 x 23.2 cm)
Classification
Prints
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1953
Accession Number
53.600.1078
Tags
Art Historical Context
"Arrival of Telemachus at Island of Calypso" a dramatic moment from Homer *Odyssey*, the hero's son reaches the enchanted isle of the nymph Calypso. This enchanting print, created through collaboration among Jean-Baptiste Patas, François Boucher, and Antoine Duclos, reflects the Rococo era's fascination with classical mythology. Boucher's influence shines through in the graceful figures and lush, sensual details—evident in the female nudes, boats, and men depicted—evoking a world of divine beauty and adventure. Etched and engraved on a modest sheet measuring 7 5/16 x 9 1/8 inches, this work e...
About the Artist
Jean-Baptiste Patas|François Boucher|Antoine Jean Duclos (Italian|French|French) · 1738 |1703 |1744 –1797 |1770 |1802
Italian, Trescali 1738–1797 Parma|French, Paris 1703–1770 Paris|French, Paris 1744?–?1802 Paris