Mercury Ordering Calypso to Release Odysseus — Gerard de Lairesse

Gerard de Lairesse. Painted c. 1680.

During his wanderings, Odysseus encounters the nymph Calypso, who falls in love with him and holds him captive on her island. Jupiter then sends Mercury to command her to let Odysseus return to his wife. Lairesse made this painting, together with several other works representing exemplary love and devotion, for Mary Stuart’s apartments in Soestdijk Palace.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in Main building, 17th Century, King Stadtholder William III and Mary Stuart / Delftware.

canvas, oil paint (paint) · Original size: 96 × 132 cm

Print: 86.5 × 119 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200111835. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.