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Cleopatra

Unknown

1634

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

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Cleopatra is a 1634 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1634
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This black-and-white portrait shows a woman wearing a fancy crown and heavy jewelry. She holds a glass in one hand, looking relaxed but confident. Her dress has detailed embroidery, and the background is dark and blurry. The painting looks like an old photo, but it’s actually a painted portrait. The lighting focuses on her face, making it stand out against the shadowy background. Next, check out *chiaroscuro* to see how artists use light and dark like this.