Terracotta plaque ca. 450 B.C. Greek, Melian Eurykleia washing Odysseus's feetOne of the dramatic threads in the account of Odysseus's return to Ithaka is the gradual revelation of his identity. Here, Odysseus appears seated before a columned facade that represents his palace. Before him stand his son, Telemachos, and his wife, Penelope. As the old nurse, Eurykleia, washes Odysseus's feet, she recognizes him from an old scar. Artistic depictions such as this are interesting not only for the illustrative detail that they provide but also for the subjects chosen. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #836. Kids: Terracotta plaque, Part 1 Play or pause #837. Kids: Terracotta plaque, Part 2 Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this time. We are working to make it available as soon as possible.. Terracotta plaque. Greek, Melian. ca. 450 B.C.. Terracotta. Classical. Terracottas