Antiochus Yearning for Stratonice c. 1740

Stefano Pozzi's "Antiochus Yearning for Stratonice" (c. 1740) depicts the Greek myth of Antiochus, who falls ill with love for his stepmother, Stratonice. The artwork, currently held at the Art Institute of Chicago, portrays a dramatic scene: the king, his son, and his queen, Stratonice, are depicted in a moment of tension, a clear visual manifestation of the story's poignant love triangle. The artist's skilled use of light and shadow enhances the emotional intensity of the scene.