Circe Offering the Cup to Ulysses

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On this painting, Circe is shown with one hand holding the cup and the other hand with a wand, probably getting ready to cast a spell. She is surrounded by purple flowers with pigs (probably Odysseus' men that she turned) near her feet. We can see the reactions of Odysseus through the mirror behind her.

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An oil painting (58 in × 36 in) in the Pre-Raphaelite style by John William Waterhouse in 1891. The painting depicts Circe offering a cup to Ulysses (Odysseus), seeking to bring him under her spell.

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  • type
    Image
  • created on
  • file format
    jpeg
  • file size
    6 MB
  • creator
    John William Waterhouse (1849 - 1917)
  • rights holder
    Gallery Oldham
  • rights territory
    Oldham, Greater Manchester, UK