# Odysseus Slays the Suitors in His Palace at Ithaca

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## Artwork

- Artist: [BERGAMASCO, Il](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/bergamasco-il-r122ec93c6725e0>)
- Date: 1551-1600
- Technique: Fresco

## Commentary

Odysseus Slays the Suitors in His Palace at Ithaca c. 1560 Fresco Salone, Villa Pallavicino delle Peschiere, Genoa Arriving home, Odysseus is finally able, with the help of Minerva, to slay the suitors who have harassed his wife and threatened his family and property in his absence.

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- [Perspective view of the longitudinal wall](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/bergamasco-il-r122ec93c6725e0/perspective-view-of-the-longitudinal-wall-ra8e7202ae619c0>)
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- [Vault fresco](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/bergamasco-il-r122ec93c6725e0/vault-fresco-rd5fc0c23814b04>)
- [Vault fresco](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/bergamasco-il-r122ec93c6725e0/vault-fresco-ref9a47001421f3>)
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## Attribution

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