Despite these characters, Angelica Kauffmann’s painting does not take its inspiration from a scene in Homer’s ancient epics, nor does it recreate any other ancient Greek or Roman myths about Telemachus, Athena/Minerva, and Calypso. All of the other characters know the old fellow by the alias, Mentor, but the person is really the goddess Athena (or the Roman Minerva) in a magical disguise. Behind Telemachus, a grey-haired and long-bearded figure can be seen. This young man is Telemachus, son of the famous Greek hero, Odysseus (or the Roman Ulysses), whose adventures were told in Homer’s epic poem, The Odyssey. One guest is the youth in tan or gold garments, sitting despondently at the table. 1741–1807), depicts a scene of the sea deity, Calypso, and her entourage of five other nymphs, playing host to two important guests who appeared on Calypso’s island. 1103, ill.This painting, by the Swiss artist Angelica Kauffmann (c.
Auktionshaus Stuker, Bern, Bern, May 9, 2012, cat. Dietrich Reimer Verlag, Berlin, Berlin, 1996, fig. Angela Rosenthal Angelika Kauffmann: Bildnismalerei im 18. Angela Rosenthal "Angelica Kauffman ma(s)king claims." Art History. Beltz Verlag, Weinheim and Basel, Ergebnisse der Frauenforschung, no. Bettina Baumgärtel Angelika Kauffmann (1741-1807): Bedingungen weiblicher Kreativität in der Malerei des 18. New York, 1974, BookĪuthor: Lady Victoria Manners, British, 1876–1933 Lady Victoria Manners, George Charles Williamson Angelica Kauffmann. Catalogue of a Portion of the Famous and Important Collection of Drawings by Old Masters, the Property of the Late John, Lord Northwick, Including Many Choice Examples by Well-Known Masters of the Italian, Dutch, French, Spanish & British Schools.
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