The Apotheosis of Homer
1827 Department of Paintings of the Louvre
About this artwork
This large oil painting was commissioned by the French Ministry of the Interior for a ceiling in the Louvre Museum. It depicts the blind poet Homer being honored by historical and literary figures from antiquity to the modern era.
Did you know?
Ingres painted this work as a manifesto for his commitment to academic classicism, deliberately placing himself among the great masters of history. The composition reflects the concept of the Parnassus, where Homer sits as the central deity, receiving a crown of laurel from a winged Victory figure. It serves as an encyclopedia of Western cultural heritage, bridging the gap between ancient Greek thinkers and the giants of European art and literature.
On your wall. Unlock the 4K download and keep this piece in your Vault — forever.
Know the artwork. Knowing its title and artist turns a beautiful image into a story worth sharing — with a museum label:
The Apotheosis of Homer
Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, 1827
