The Death of Cleopatra

作品描述

Guido Cagnacci's 1659 painting depicts the moment of Cleopatra's suicide, showing her as a tragic figure with a snake bite wound on her neck. The composition focuses on her emotional expression and the dramatic moment of death, with detailed attention to her anatomy and the surrounding objects. The painting is notable for its realistic portrayal of the female form and the use of light to enhance the scene's somber mood.