TIBALDI, Pellegrino
(b. 1527, Puria (Valsolda), d. 1596, Milano)

The Blinding of Polyphemus (detail)

1550-51
Fresco
Sala di Ulisse, Palazzo Poggi, Bologna

In the dark cave, the hero's mates stand back in fear, a sleeping dog is curled up by a warming fire.