Upon returning home to Ithaca, Odysseus is confronted by the beggar Irus. In a fight between the two, Odysseus strikes down Irus. Bystanders look on. Below in the margin four two-line verses in Latin., Fight between Odysseus and Irus, print maker: Jan Harmensz. Muller, (mentioned on object), Cornelis Cornelisz. van Haarlem, (mentioned on object), publisher: Claes Jansz. Visscher (II), (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1589 and/or 1601 - 1652, paper, engraving, h 426 mm × w 330 mm

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