Ulysses and Polyphemus

About this work

This print shows a blind man sitting on a rock, holding a stick. Behind him, a group of people climb a hillside, carrying a bundle. The scene is drawn in deep shadows and light, with rough textures for the rocks and trees. The artist used a technique called *chiaroscuro*—strong contrasts between light and dark—to make the figures pop. The blind man’s focus and the travelers’ struggle create a quiet tension. Look up woodcut next to see how this print was made.