Ulysses asleep laid on his own coast by the Phaeacian Sailors Print

For fans of The Odyssey, this antique Ulysses asleep laid on his own coast by the Phaeacian sailors print captures one of the epic’s most quietly beautiful moments. After shipwrecks, monsters, temptations, and years of wandering, Odysseus is finally carried home at last - not in triumphal fanfare, but asleep, unknown, and only a few steps away from Ithaca. That is what makes this scene so moving. It holds all the emotion of homecoming, fate, and exhaustion, but with a softness that feels very different from the battles and confrontations usually associated with Greek myth. This is an edited reproduction made from antique/public domain source imagery.

For genuine Homer fans, this is the kind of print that feels especially rewarding because it honours one of the most meaningful turning points in the story. The Phaeacians are the ones who make the return possible, and this image captures that final threshold between exile and belonging. It has the atmosphere of a dream and the narrative weight of a true epic. Perfect for a study, library, reading corner, office, or gallery wall, it is a wonderful choice for lovers of Ulysses, Odysseus, ancient Greece, classical literature, antique mythology prints, and vintage literary decor. It feels thoughtful, elegant, and full of story - the sort of piece that quietly tells people you really know and love The Odyssey.

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.