Antiochus and Stratonice (1840) by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres

Antiochus and Stratonice - Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres - 1840

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TitleAntiochus and Stratonice
ArtistJean Auguste Dominique Ingres
Date1840
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions57 x 98 cm
Art MovementNeoclassicism
Current LocationMusée Condé, Chantilly, France

About Antiochus and Stratonice

The artwork known as “Antiochus and Stratonice” is a creation by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres, completed in the year 1840. This oil on canvas piece is an exemplar of the Neoclassicism movement, which sought to revive the grace and simplicity of the art of antiquity. Measuring 57 x 98 cm, this history painting is part of the collection housed at the Musée Condé in Chantilly, France.

“Antiochus and Stratonice” illustrates a dramatic and emotionally charged scene from history. The focal point of the artwork is the interaction between two central figures shown within a sumptuously decorated interior suggestive of regal grandeur. Stratonice stands as a figure of concern and care, while Antiochus lies on a luxurious bed, his form expressing illness or despair. The use of rich colors and flowing drapery, along with precise architectural details, evoke an era of classical refinement. Each element within the artwork, from the meticulously rendered textiles to the architectural backdrop, serves to support the narrative and underline the emotional undercurrents between the figures. It’s a moment captured with the eloquence and clarity that is characteristic of Ingres’s refined and academic style.

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