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Oedipus and the Sphinx
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Oedipus and the Sphinx

Johannes Josephus Aarts · 1881 - 1934 · etching; aquatint; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

Oedipus, in a seated position, being approached by the Sphinx, a monster with the head of a woman, the body of a lion, and the wings of an eagle.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printOedipus and the sphinx
Credit lineOedipus en de sfinx. 1881 - 1934. Johannes Josephus Aarts. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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