Oedipus and Antigone at Colonus c. 1814

"Oedipus and Antigone at Colonus" is a 19th-century print by Johann Peter Krafft, depicting a scene from Sophocles' play of the same name. In this poignant work, the aged Oedipus, blind and exiled, sits with his daughter Antigone. He is somber, his hand resting on his staff while Antigone kneels beside him, a symbol of their enduring bond despite their tragic circumstances. Krafft's work captures the essence of this classical Greek tragedy, conveying the themes of fate, family, and the consequences of one's actions. This print, a poignant reminder of the enduring power of human connection, can be found at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.