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RACINE / ORESTES
ANDROMAQUE Orestes, the son of Agamemnon Date: first performed 1667
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1667 Agamemnon Orestes Performed Plays Racine Andromaque
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Racine's Orestes, or Andromaque: A Timeless Tale of Revenge and Love in 17th-Century French Theatre This print depicts a scene from Jean Racine's tragic play, Orestes, or Andromaque, first performed in 1667. Racine (1639-1699), a renowned French playwright, is celebrated for his contribution to the development of French classical theatre. His works, characterized by their emotional intensity and poetic language, continue to captivate audiences worldwide. In this scene from Orestes, the titular character, Orestes (portrayed in the print by the figure in the center), stands before the tomb of his father, Agamemnon. Agamemnon, the King of Mycenae, was famously murdered by his wife Clytemnestra and her lover Aegisthus. Consumed by grief and vengeance, Orestes seeks to avenge his father's death and claim his rightful place on the throne. Andromaque, portrayed in the print by the figure on the left, is the widow of Hector, the Trojan hero, and the mother of Orestes. She is shown weeping at the tomb, mourning the loss of her late husband and her role as a queen. Orestes, however, is resolute in his quest for vengeance, and the tension between his love for his mother and his duty to avenge his father sets the stage for a tragic climax. Racine's Orestes, or Andromaque, is a powerful exploration of the complexities of love, loyalty, and revenge. The play's enduring themes and emotional depth continue to resonate with audiences, making it a seminal work in the history of French theatre.
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