Oedipus and Antigone
1825
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
1825
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
In the painting, a man and a woman are standing on a rocky hillside. The woman, dressed in a yellow tunic and white skirt, is gesturing to her arm with a concerned expression. The man, wearing a red cloak and a yellow tunic, is looking down at her with a serious expression. He is holding a staff in his right hand. The background of the painting is a distant landscape with mountains and a cloudy sky. The overall mood of the painting is one of concern and seriousness. The painting is a representation of the ancient Greek story of Oedipus and Antigone. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, look up Aleksander Kokular.
