Oenone Collection
"Oenone: A Tale of Love, Betrayal, and Resilience" In the tragic tale of Phaedra, Theseus, and Hippolytus, Oenone played a pivotal role as Phaedra's loyal confidante
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"Oenone: A Tale of Love, Betrayal, and Resilience" In the tragic tale of Phaedra, Theseus, and Hippolytus, Oenone played a pivotal role as Phaedra's loyal confidante. This illustration from Act III Scene 5 of "Phedre" captures the intensity of their relationship. But Oenone's story doesn't end there. Edith Oenone Somerville, an Irish novelist known for her hunting habit, brought this character to life in her works. Pictured here in 1904, she embodied the spirit and strength that Oenone symbolized. The painting "The Story and Paris" takes us back to ancient times when love was both beautiful and treacherous. Painted in the 1460s with tempera on panel, it depicts the fateful encounter between Paris and Oenone. Even after leaving her for Helen of Troy, Paris couldn't escape his feelings for Oenone. The engravings "Paris comes back to Oenone" and "Paris with Oenone Whose Name he has Carved in the Bark of a Tree" reveal his longing for what once was. In another engraving from 1539 titled "Paris and Oenone, " we witness their reunion filled with bittersweet emotions. Their complex relationship is further explored through various artistic interpretations like this one. Oftentimes overlooked but never forgotten is the engraving simply titled "Oenone. " It serves as a reminder that even minor characters can have significant impact on a narrative's trajectory. One such impactful moment occurs in Racine's play "Phedre, " where we see an intense scene between Phaedra and her trusted confidante at Act I. This engraving beautifully captures their deep connection amidst turmoil.