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Cleopatras suicide - oil on canvas, 1635-1640
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Cleopatras suicide - oil on canvas, 1635-1640
LRI4574260 Cleopatras suicide - oil on canvas, 1635-1640 by Reni, Guido (1575-1642); Palatine Gallery, Pitti Palace, Florence; (add.info.: The Suicide of Cleopatra (Cleopatras suicide) Painting by Guido Reni says the Guide (1575-1642) 1635-1640 Dim 122x96 cm Florence, Palazzo Pitti, Galleria Palatina); Luisa Ricciarini; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 23715552
© Luisa Ricciarini / Bridgeman Images
69 30 Bc Aspic Chest Cleopatre Vii Thea Philopator Naked Woman Pharaoh Poison Poisoning Seicento Suicide Serpent Snakes
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This print captures the tragic moment of Cleopatra's suicide, as depicted in Guido Reni's oil on canvas painting from 1635-1640. The artwork is housed in the Palatine Gallery at the Pitti Palace in Florence, Italy. In this powerful image, we see a young girl standing before the painting, engrossed by its beauty and historical significance. Her eyes are fixed upon Cleopatra, who lies lifeless on a luxurious bed with her body draped in white fabric. A venomous snake slithers across her chest, symbolizing the pharaoh's chosen method of death - poisoning herself with an asp bite. The artist skillfully portrays Cleopatra's vulnerability and strength simultaneously. Despite her nakedness, she exudes regal elegance and determination to control her own fate rather than succumb to Roman conquest. The inclusion of figs and other botanical elements adds depth to the composition, hinting at Cleopatra's knowledge of botany and natural history. These details serve as a reminder that she was not only a political leader but also a woman of intellect and sophistication. Through this photo print, Luisa Ricciarini beautifully captures both the artistic mastery behind Reni's work and its profound exploration of themes such as power dynamics, mortality, and personal agency. It serves as a poignant reminder of one of history's most iconic figures whose legacy continues to fascinate us centuries later.
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