Rivalz Cléopâtre (88 1 1)

作品描述

This painting depicts Cleopatra, the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, in a moment of despair following her suicide. The scene captures her agony as she is bitten by an asp, with her body draped in luxurious fabrics. The composition includes a table, basket, and fig, symbolizing the historical context of her death. The artwork showcases Antoine Rivalz's attention to detail in rendering the emotional and physical aspects of the subject.