Classic Art Archive on Instagram: "“The Oracle” — Camillo Miola (1840–1919, Italy) A scene of divine mystery, where prophecy and silence meet. The story shown in this reel isn’t entirely historically accurate — the phrase “Know Yourself” (γνῶθι σεαυτόν) was actually inscribed on the walls of the Temple of Apollo at Delphi, not spoken by the oracle. Miola’s 1880 painting reflects the fascination of 19th-century artists with the grandeur and enigma of the ancient world."