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Cleopatra, 1520-40 (oil on panel mounted on mahogany)
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Cleopatra, 1520-40 (oil on panel mounted on mahogany)
ALM289701 Cleopatra, 1520-40 (oil on panel mounted on mahogany) by Giampietrino, Giovanni Pietro Rizzoli (fl.c.1495-1540) (attr. to); 75.9x53.7 cm; Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin College, Ohio, USA; (add.info.: Cleopatra (69-30 BC) Queen of Egypt; ); © Allen Memorial Art Museum; Kress Study Collection; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 25169072
© Allen Memorial Art Museum Kress Study Collection / Bridgeman Images
C01st Despair Egyptian Queen Suicide Unhappiness Serpent Snake Bite Snakes
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This print showcases the renowned artwork "Cleopatra" by Giampietrino, an Italian artist from the Renaissance era. Painted between 1520 and 1540, this oil on panel mounted on mahogany piece is currently housed in the Allen Memorial Art Museum at Oberlin College in Ohio, USA. The painting depicts Cleopatra, the iconic Queen of Egypt who reigned from 69 to 30 BC. In a moment of despair and unhappiness, she contemplates her tragic fate. The artist skillfully captures her vulnerability and inner turmoil as she faces imminent death. The composition focuses on Cleopatra's nude figure with a snake coiled around her arm. This powerful symbol represents both her connection to Egyptian mythology and foreshadows her method of suicide – death by serpent bite. The use of nudity adds to the rawness and intensity of emotions portrayed in this masterpiece. Giampietrino's attention to detail is evident through his meticulous brushwork and color palette that bring Cleopatra's sorrowful expression to life. The rich hues create a dramatic contrast against the dark background, emphasizing her isolation and impending demise. As viewers engage with this profound artwork, they are transported back in time to witness one of history's most enigmatic figures facing her ultimate tragedy. Through its timeless beauty and emotional depth, "Cleopatra" continues to captivate audiences centuries after its creation.
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