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Michel, Ernest-Barthélemy (1833-1902)
Sophocles Accused by His Own Son. Prix de Rome for Painting. In his old age, Sophocles had a conflict with one of his sons. It is said that Iophon was jealous of Sophocles' illegitimate offspring, and accused his father of mental incapacity. He wanted to obtain the administration of his fathers’ property. In order to prove he was perfectly sane, Sophocles proceeded to recite a portion of the Oedipus Coloneus, which he had recently composed. The jury, in great admiration, acquitted him immediately. Oil on canvas, 114.5 x 146 cm. PRP 110.
Location
École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts/Paris/France
Unique Identifier
ART581565
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Image
Purpose
Public
Size
5572px × 4395px
Photo Credit
© Beaux-Arts de Paris, Dist. RMN-Grand Palais / Art Resource, NY
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Classicism
Judgment
Mental Illness
Painting, Medium
Recitation
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Sophocles (c.496-406 BCE)