Penelope carrying the bow of Ulysses to the Suitors Print

For fans of The Odyssey, this antique Penelope carrying the bow of Ulysses to the suitors print is pure dramatic build-up. It captures the moment just before everything changes - when Penelope brings out Odysseus’s great bow and the long tension in Ithaca begins to tighten into fate. If you know the story, you can feel the suspense already: the arrogance of the suitors, the intelligence of Penelope, and the quiet certainty that none of them truly understands what is coming. That is what makes this piece so satisfying. It is not just a vintage classical print, but a scene loaded with strategy, loyalty, and one of the most iconic turning points in Greek mythology. This is an edited reproduction made from antique/public domain source imagery.

What makes this artwork especially appealing is that it celebrates Penelope as well as Ulysses. She is not merely waiting in the background - she is central to the tension, the test, and the triumph to come. For readers who love Homer, ancient Greece, mythological storytelling, and antique literary art, this print has real depth. It feels intelligent, elegant, and full of narrative charge, making it a brilliant choice for a study, library, reading corner, office, or gallery wall. It is the kind of piece that quietly signals real affection for The Odyssey and rewards anyone who knows exactly why this moment matters.

Print quality
Printed on 300gsm fine art cotton rag paper using archival pigment inks for superb detail, depth and longevity.

Mounting & Framing
Mounted prints are supplied with an antique white mount as standard, though a black mount is available on request.

Frames are UK-made in solid wood and finished with perspex glazing and an MDF back.
• Black/White – 20mm wide, 15mm deep
• Dark Rosewood – 35mm wide, 15mm deep
• Walnut Gold – 28mm wide, 14mm deep

As wood is a natural material, variations in tone and grain may occur. Not all sizes are available mounted. Sizes refer to the print area.