Calypso’s Reception of Telemachus and Me (1801) by Benjamin West

Calypso's Reception of Telemachus and Me - Benjamin West - 1801

Artwork Information

TitleCalypso's Reception of Telemachus and Me
ArtistBenjamin West
Date1801
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions101.6 x 142.88 cm
Art MovementNeoclassicism

About Calypso's Reception of Telemachus and Me

The artwork titled “Calypso’s Reception of Telemachus and Me,” created by Benjamin West in 1801, is an oil painting on canvas. It belongs to the Neoclassicism art movement and portrays a mythological scene, measuring 101.6 x 142.88 cm.

The painting depicts an evocative moment from Greek mythology where Calypso welcomes Telemachus. A radiant sky and dramatic landscape provide a backdrop to a coastal setting where several figures are dynamically arranged. Telemachus and another figure stand out in the scene, being greeted by Calypso, who is surrounded by her attendants. The composition highlights the emotional intensity of the encounter, with light illuminating the central figures, thereby drawing the viewer’s focus towards them. The play of light and shadow, as well as the detailed expressions and gestures of the figures, imbues the scene with a sense of drama and grandeur typical of Neoclassical art.

Other Artwork from Benjamin West

More Neoclassicism Artwork

Scroll to Top