Oedipus Collection

Oedipus and Antigone. Engraving
Oedipus. Hero of Greek mythology. The Delphic oracle predicted that he would kill his father and marry his mother. When they discover the truth

INGRES: OEDIPUS. Oedipus and the Sphinx by J. A. D. Ingres. Oil on canvas, 1808
INGRES: OEDIPUS. " Oedipus and the Sphinx" by J.A.D. Ingres. Oil on canvas, 1808

Oedipus and Antigone in the grove of the Eumenides (engraving)
8634980 Oedipus and Antigone in the grove of the Eumenides (engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oedipus and Antigone in the grove of the Eumenides)

Menoeceus (engraving)
3480544 Menoeceus (engraving); (add.info.: Menoeceus. Plate from Les Images Ou Tableaux De Platte Peinture Des Deux Philostrates Sophistes Grecs, by Blaise de Vigenare, Paris, 1615)

Oedipus and Antigone (engraving)
8634982 Oedipus and Antigone (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oedipus and Antigone. Illustration from Hellas)

Oedipus and Laius (mosaic)
6384207 Oedipus and Laius (mosaic); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania, Italy; (add.info.: Oedipus and Laius, Edipo e Laio); Photo © Stefano Baldini.

The Blind Oedipus Commending his Children to the Gods , 1784. Creator: Bénigne Gagneraux
The Blind Oedipus Commending his Children to the Gods , 1784

Oedipe, 1851. Creator: Honore Daumier
Oedipe, 1851. Moi-meme en le percant, je sentis dans mon ame, Tout vainqueur que j'etais...vous fremissez, madame!'

Oedipe chez le Sphinx, 1842. Creator: Honore Daumier
Oedipe chez le Sphinx, 1842. Oedipus and the Sphinx. Ce vilain animal a tete d'antiquaire, Lui dit: Pourquoi, monsieur, ne faut-il pas compter Sur une pyramide

Scenes from Aedipus, a play by Augustin Duncan, between 1915 and 1921. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Scenes from Aedipus, a play by Augustin Duncan, between 1915 and 1921

The Rescue of the Infant Oedipus, 1663. Creator: Salvator Rosa
The Rescue of the Infant Oedipus, 1663

Infant Oedipus Brought Home by Shepherd, 1675/99

Mounet-Sully putting on makeup in her dressing room before a performance of "Oedipus the King", 1893

Kylix with Oedipus and the Sphinx, Attic pottery, The Etruscan Gregorian Museum, Vatican Museums, Vatican City State of the Vatican City Vatican Museums, The Etruscan Gregorian Museum Cup Greek Art

Phorbas brings to life infant Oedipus, marble, Antoine Denis Chaudet (1763-1810), Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Museum Sculpture Neoclassicism, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

Lillah McCarthy as Jocasta in Oedipus Rex, London
Lillah McCarthy as Jocasta in Oedipus Rex at Covent Garden Theatre, London Date: 1912

Martin Harvey as Oedipus Rex in crowd scene
Martin Harvey as Oedipus Rex in a crowd scene at Covent Garden, London Date: 1912

Martin Harvey as Oedipus Rex at Covent Garden Theatre, London Date: 1912

Students of Berkely College, Acting Oedipus Rex
Students of Berkeley College, Acting ?dipus Rex in their Greek Theatre of the College. Teiresias, the seer, is seen approaching King ?dipus on the permanent stage possessed by the college

The reconstructed opera house
The Reconstructed Royal Opera House at Covent Garden; For Professor Reinhardt's presentation of Oedipus. This greatest outcome of the Greek genius of Sophocles was translated by Professor Gilbert

Oedipus discovering the wickedness of marriage with Jocasta, Greek mythology (engraving)
7147272 Oedipus discovering the wickedness of marriage with Jocasta, Greek mythology (engraving) by Carstens, Asmus Jacob (1754-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Oedipus at Colonus, 1798 (oil on canvas)
500311 Oedipus at Colonus, 1798 (oil on canvas) by Harriet, Fulchran Jean (1778-1805); 187.5x164.5 (framed) 157x134 (overall) cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Antigone et Oedipe (engraving)
7179320 Antigone et Oedipe (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Antigone et Oedipe)

Oedipus and Antigone in the grove of the Eumenides (engraving)
7173453 Oedipus and Antigone in the grove of the Eumenides (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oedipus and Antigone in the grove of the Eumenides)

Le Sphynx proposant l enigme a Oedipe (engraving)
7179591 Le Sphynx proposant l enigme a Oedipe (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Sphynx proposant l enigme a Oedipe)

The blind Oedipus being led by his daughter Antigone (engraving)
7173454 The blind Oedipus being led by his daughter Antigone (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The blind Oedipus being led by his daughter Antigone)

Der Tod des Oedipus (The Death of Oedipus), 1806. Creator: Franz Hegi
Der Tod des Oedipus (The Death of Oedipus), 1806

The Enigma, 1871 (oil on canvas)
XIR178747 The Enigma, 1871 (oil on canvas) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); 130x195.5 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info)

Oedipus and the Sphinx; Oedipe et le Sphinx, (black chalk, pen and ink)
827625 Oedipus and the Sphinx; Oedipe et le Sphinx, (black chalk, pen and ink) by Moreau, Gustave (1826-98); 25.2x16.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Oedipus and the Sphinx; Oedipe et le Sphinx)

Oedipus and the Sphinx (chromolitho)
975899 Oedipus and the Sphinx (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oedipus and the Sphinx)

Sacchini, Oedipe a Colone (chromolitho)
667145 Sacchini, Oedipe a Colone (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sacchini, Oedipe a Colone. Card published by Guerin-Boutron, c 1900)

Oedipe (coloured engraving)
2797914 Oedipe (coloured engraving) by Geffroy, Edmond A.F. (1804-95) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oedipe. Illustration for Theatre Complet de Voltaire (Laplace, Sanchez)

Mr Thomas Sheridan in the character of Oedipus in John Drydens Oedipus, Covent Garden Theatre, 1755. Irish actor, educator, and proponent of the elocution movement 1719-1788

Mr Thomas Sheridan in the character of Oedipus in John Drydens Oedipus, Covent Garden Theatre, 1755
6337767 Mr Thomas Sheridan in the character of Oedipus in John Drydens Oedipus, Covent Garden Theatre, 1755 by British School

Cotton-top tamarin, Saguinus oedipus. Critically endangered (Pinche or red-tailed monkey, Simia oedipus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by M

A picturesque Roman show, Oedipus the King of Sophocles, represented in the magnificent setting of the Palatine Hill
2809208 A picturesque Roman show, Oedipus the King of Sophocles, represented in the magnificent setting of the Palatine Hill (colour litho) by Beltrame

Performance of the "Oedipus, "at Buckingham Palace, before Her Majesty (engraving)
1607025 Performance of the " Oedipus, " at Buckingham Palace, before Her Majesty (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The blind Oedipus being led by his daughter Antigone (colour litho)
6000269 The blind Oedipus being led by his daughter Antigone (colour litho) by Scheiner, Artus (1863-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: The blind Oedipus being led by his daughter Antigone)

Oedipus and the sphinx (colour litho)
6000268 Oedipus and the sphinx (colour litho) by Scheiner, Artus (1863-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oedipus and the sphinx)

Oedipus at Colonus, 1788 (oil on canvas)
1070624 Oedipus at Colonus, 1788 (oil on canvas) by Giroust, Jean-Antoine-Theodore (1753-1817); 164x194 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; Foundation for the Arts Collection, Mrs. John B

Oedipus (b / w photo)
3096076 Oedipus (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oedipus. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn; out of copyright

Performance of the Oedipus (engraving)
605050 Performance of the Oedipus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Performance of the Oedipus at Buckingham Palace, before Her Majesty)

Oidipous and the Sphinx (engraving)
662717 Oidipous and the Sphinx (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oidipous and the Sphinx)

The Sphinx Defeated, c. 1878 (oil on board)
NUL396516 The Sphinx Defeated, c.1878 (oil on board) by Moreau, Gustave (1826-98); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Sophocles, Greek playwright, and a scene from his play Oedipus at Colonus (chromolitho)
973914 Sophocles, Greek playwright, and a scene from his play Oedipus at Colonus (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sophocles (c497-c406 BC)

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"Unraveling the Enigma: Oedipus and the Intricacies of Fate" Ingres' captivating engraving, "Oedipus and Antigone, " transports us to a world where destiny intertwines with tragedy. The oil on canvas masterpiece by J. A. D. Ingres, "Oedipus and the Sphinx, " further immerses us in this ancient Greek tale. Sigmund Freud, an Austrian neurologist renowned for his psychoanalytic theories, delved into the depths of Oedipus' psyche. His exploration shed light on our subconscious desires and fears, forever linking his name to this timeless character. Lillah McCarthy's portrayal as Jocasta in "Oedipus Rex" at London's theater captivated audiences with her poignant performance. Martin Harvey also took center stage as Oedipus Rex himself, both commanding attention during crowd scenes at Covent Garden Theatre. Even students from Berkely College embraced the challenge of acting out "Oedipus Rex. " Their dedication brought forth a fresh interpretation of this tragic hero's journey. The reconstructed opera house echoes with haunting melodies that accompany Oedipus' discovery of the wickedness within his marriage to Jocasta. This engraving from Greek mythology captures that pivotal moment when truth shatters illusions. Jocasta herself is immortalized in Ms 622 fol. 12 from Des Hommes Illustres - her regal presence etched onto vellum for eternity. Meanwhile, a bronze sculpture titled "Oedipus and the Sphinx" transports us back to 1903 when art captured their enigmatic encounter. But let us not forget another chapter in Oedipus' life - depicted through an oil on canvas painting titled "Oedipus at Colonus. " This artwork from 1798 invites contemplation on redemption amidst despair.