The Return of Ulysses (cassone panel)
1475
tempera
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1475
tempera
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting depicts a scene from Homer's Odyssey, with Ulysses returning home. The composition is divided into two main sections: a landscape with a city in the background and a group of people in the foreground. In the foreground, a man stands in front of a group of people, possibly his family, while another man stands to the side, looking on. The city in the background features several buildings, including what appears to be a castle or palace. The painting is rendered in tempera, a technique that was commonly used during the Renaissance period. The level of detail and realism in the painting suggests that it was created by a skilled artist.
