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title: Ulysses, Penelope and Euryclea
author: John Flaxman
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21909/ulysses-penelope-and-euryclea/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2026-07-02
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# Ulysses, Penelope and Euryclea
_Authored by John Flaxman_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/21909.jpg)
## Image Caption
*Ulysses, Penelope and Euryclea,* drawing by John Flaxman, [England](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/england/), circa 1775-1826.
After two decades of being away from his wife, Penelope, [Odysseus](https://www.worldhistory.org/odysseus/) (Ulysses in Latin) reunites with her, recounting the many tales of the [Trojan War](https://www.worldhistory.org/Trojan_War/) and his journey to return home. Euryclea, a devoted servant in his [palace](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/palace/), accompanies Penelope in her hardship and exposes unfaithful servants upon his return.
Art Institute of Chicago, Illinois.
## Cite This Work
### APA
Flaxman, J. (2026, July 02). Ulysses, Penelope and Euryclea. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Flaxman, John. "Ulysses, Penelope and Euryclea." *World History Encyclopedia*, July 02, 2026. .
### MLA
Flaxman, John. "Ulysses, Penelope and Euryclea." *World History Encyclopedia*, 02 Jul 2026, .
## License & Copyright
[Original image](https://www.artic.edu/artworks/77265/ulysses-penelope-and-euryclea) by **John Flaxman**. Submitted by [Franco R. Batista Garcia](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/francobatista022/ "User Page: Franco R. Batista Garcia"), published on 02 July 2026. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.