Ulysses, Penelope and Euryclea

John Flaxman

by John Flaxman
published on 02 July 2026

*Ulysses, Penelope and Euryclea,* drawing by John Flaxman, England, circa 1775-1826.

After two decades of being away from his wife, Penelope, Odysseus (Ulysses in Latin) reunites with her, recounting the many tales of the Trojan War and his journey to return home. Euryclea, a devoted servant in his palace, accompanies Penelope in her hardship and exposes unfaithful servants upon his return.

Art Institute of Chicago, Illinois.

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Flaxman, J. (2026, July 02). Ulysses, Penelope and Euryclea. World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21909/ulysses-penelope-and-euryclea/

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Flaxman, John. "Ulysses, Penelope and Euryclea." World History Encyclopedia, July 02, 2026. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21909/ulysses-penelope-and-euryclea/.

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