Sophocles Collection

Famous Greek poets and philosophers
Illustration of a famous Greek poets and philosophers

ANTIGONE - CHORUS
Antigone the chorus of elders who comment dispassionately on the action

Sophocles ( circa 496a'406 bc ), Greek playwright. His seven surviving plays are notable for their complexity of plot and depth of characterization

Sophocles - Greek playwright
Sophocles (495-406 BC) - Greek playwright. Sophocles wrote 120 plays during the course of his life, but only seven have survived in a complete form

Sophocles, ancient Greek playwright (engraving)
8635070 Sophocles, ancient Greek playwright (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sophocles (c497-c405 BC), ancient Greek playwright

Cover of Antigone, with music by Felix Mendelssohn
3118667 Cover of Antigone, with music by Felix Mendelssohn; (add.info.: Cover of Antigone, with music by Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) a German composer, pianist

Antique Sculpture from the death of Alexander the Great to Constantine, Coins and Gems (engraving)
8650791 Antique Sculpture from the death of Alexander the Great to Constantine, Coins and Gems (engraving) by European School

Aeschylus and Sophocles after the victory of Salamis (engraving)
8635065 Aeschylus and Sophocles after the victory of Salamis (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Sophocles, Farnese type, Vatican museums, Rome, Italy
930382 Portrait of Sophocles, Farnese type, Vatican museums, Rome, Italy; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; Photo © Stefano Baldini.

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!'

Sophocles, between 1800 and 1899. Creator: Unknown
Sophocles, between 1800 and 1899

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

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

Portrait of Sophocles on a herm, known as Solon, 1st or 2nd century AD, (marble)
7146482 Portrait of Sophocles on a herm, known as Solon, 1st or 2nd century AD, (marble) by Roman, (1st-2nd Century AD); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Portrait of Sophocles (marble)
2562046 Portrait of Sophocles (marble) by Roman; Musei Capitolini, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: After an original from the 4th century BC MC inv 560); Photo © Stefano Baldini

Portrait of an unknown sitter (known as Sophocles), 2nd century AD, (marble)
7146495 Portrait of an unknown sitter (known as Sophocles), 2nd century AD, (marble) by Roman, (2nd century); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Herm of Sophocles, 2nd century AD, (marble)
7146485 Herm of Sophocles, 2nd century AD, (marble) by Roman, (2nd century); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Herm of Sophocles, 2nd century AD, roman art, greek marble)

Medallion with a bas relief bust of Archimedes or Sophocles (marble)
2561981 Medallion with a bas relief bust of Archimedes or Sophocles (marble) by Roman, (1st century AD); Musei Capitolini, Rome, Italy; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Fashion, clothing in Greece, heyday 5th-4th century B. C. a possible wearing of the upper garment
7278099 Fashion, clothing in Greece, heyday 5th-4th century B.C. a possible wearing of the upper garment by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fashion)

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

Sophocles and Aeschylus reciting their poems to Cimon (engraving)
7150795 Sophocles and Aeschylus reciting their poems to Cimon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sophocles and Aeschylus reciting their poems to Cimon)

Sophocles (engraving)
7193865 Sophocles (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sophocles. Illustration for A Dictionary of Classical Antiquities from the German of Dr Oskar)

Young Sophocles Leading the Chorus of Victory after the Battle of Salamis, Modeled 1885, cast 1911. Cast by Gorham Manufacturing Co

Costume design for Oedipus at Colonnus- Antigone, c. 1899 to 1909 (pencil
1195675 Costume design for Oedipus at Colonnus- Antigone, c. 1899 to 1909 (pencil, pen and black ink, w/c on paper) by Bakst

Laocoon and His Sons (marble)
3433290 LaocoAon and His Sons (marble) by Roman, (2nd century BC); Musei e Gallerie Pontificie, Musei Vaticani, Vatican City; (add.info.: LaocoAon, son of Acoetes, was a Trojan priest who)

The Performance of the "Electra"of Sophocles by Ladies at Girton College, near Cambridge (engraving)
1044625 The Performance of the " Electra" of Sophocles by Ladies at Girton College, near Cambridge (engraving) by English School

Mounet-Sully, French actor of the Comedie-Francaise, in Oedipus Rex (colour litho)
2818325 Mounet-Sully, French actor of the Comedie-Francaise, in Oedipus Rex (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mounet-Sully)

Scene from the 1848 production of Antigone at the St. James Theatre with Mlle
aH101912 Scene from the 1848 production of Antigone at the St. James Theatre with Mlle. Baptiste as Ismeme and Mme. Pechter as Antigone, 1848 (w/c on paper) by Chalon

Relief depicting the meeting of Orestes and Electra at the tomb of Agamemnon
XIR162617 Relief depicting the meeting of Orestes and Electra at the tomb of Agamemnon by Greek, (5th century BC); Louvre, Paris

The "Sophocles"taken from Shelleys Dead Hand, Bodleian Library (b / w photo)
5992379 The " Sophocles" taken from Shelleys Dead Hand, Bodleian Library (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Study of a Faun Woman Dancing for Oedipus Rex, c. 1900 (pastel on buff paper)
1196024 Study of a Faun Woman Dancing for Oedipus Rex, c. 1900 (pastel on buff paper) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 52.6x39.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French

Bust of Sophocles (marble)
886805 Bust of Sophocles (marble) by Roman; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: (AG546 AI1317) Buste hermetique de Sophocle

Sophocles leading the chorus of youths (engraving)
653873 Sophocles leading the chorus of youths (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sophocles leading the chorus of youths)

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

Pictures from Grecian history (colour litho)
3622280 Pictures from Grecian history (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pictures from Grecian history.); © Look and Learn

Young Sophocles Leading the Chorus of Victory after the Battle of Salamis, modeled 1885
2968797 Young Sophocles Leading the Chorus of Victory after the Battle of Salamis, modeled 1885, cast 1911 (bronze with green patina) by Donoghue

Antigone from Antigone by Sophocles (oil on canvas)
SCG56674 Antigone from Antigone by Sophocles (oil on canvas) by Stillman, Marie Spartali (1844-1927); Simon Carter Gallery, Woodbridge, Suffolk, UK; English, out of copyright

Historian, Philosophers, and Dramatists of Ancient Greece (engraving)
655595 Historian, Philosophers, and Dramatists of Ancient Greece (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Historian, Philosophers)

Statue of Sophocles, Ancient Greek playwright (engraving)
5216664 Statue of Sophocles, Ancient Greek playwright (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of Sophocles (c497-c405 BC), Ancient Greek playwright

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

A Greek Play in Edinburgh (litho)
1039051 A Greek Play in Edinburgh (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Greek Play in Edinburgh)

Sophocles (engraving)
3655524 Sophocles (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sophocles. Illustration for Pictures from Greek Life and Story by A J Church (Hutchinson)

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

Great Men of Old, Sophocles (engraving)
2792795 Great Men of Old, Sophocles (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Men of Old, Sophocles. Illustration for Chatterbox (1893)

Antique bust of Sophocles, annotated, after Fulvio Orsini (pen and ink on paper)
449260 Antique bust of Sophocles, annotated, after Fulvio Orsini (pen and ink on paper) by Heemskerck, Maerten van (1498-1574); 11.8x13.8 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Historians, Philosophers and Dramatists of Ancient Greece, illustration from The Illustrated History of the World
LLM438675 Historians, Philosophers and Dramatists of Ancient Greece, illustration from The Illustrated History of the World, published c.1880 (digitally enhanced image) by English School

Costume design for Oedipus at Colonnus- the Stranger, c
1195674 Costume design for Oedipus at Colonnus- the Stranger, c. 1899-1909 (pencil, w/c & silver paint on paper) by Bakst

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Sophocles: The Legendary Greek Playwright and Philosopher Step into the world of ancient Greece, where renowned poets and philosophers like Sophocles left an indelible mark on history. Known for his masterpiece "Antigone" and his contributions to the chorus, Sophocles stands as one of the most influential figures in Greek literature. As you wander through the reconstructed opera house, imagine the echoes of applause that once filled these walls during performances of Sophocles' timeless plays. A portrait carved in marble captures his noble visage, showcasing his wisdom and talent. Another striking depiction portrays Sophocles on a herm, believed to be Solon from the 1st or 2nd century AD. This artistic representation pays homage to his literary prowess and enduring legacy. Intriguingly, an unknown sitter is also portrayed as Sophocles in another marble sculpture from the 2nd century AD. This enigmatic piece adds an air of mystery surrounding this celebrated playwright's appearance. A medallion featuring a bas relief bust raises questions about whether it represents Archimedes or our beloved Sophocles himself. Regardless, it serves as a testament to their shared brilliance within ancient Greek society. Transport yourself back to Greece's heyday with fashion reminiscent of that era - clothing styles worn during its peak between the 5th-4th century B. C. , perhaps similar to what Sophocles would have donned while penning masterpieces. Sophocles' legacy lives on through centuries; he continues to inspire countless artists, writers, and thinkers worldwide. His profound insights into human nature remain relevant even today – reminding us why he will forever be remembered as one of history's greatest playwrights and philosophers.