Death of Cleopatra (Plutarch XLIV, 86)
1605
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
1605
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
In the painting, a woman sits with her right arm raised and her left arm resting on a table. She is topless and wears a red and gold robe draped over her left shoulder. A snake is wrapped around her right arm and another around her left. The woman's hair is styled in an updo, and she wears a gold necklace and earrings. The table in front of her holds various objects, including a crown, a clock, and a small, round box. The woman's expression is calm, and her gaze is directed upwards. The background of the painting is dark, with a subtle gradient that suggests a sense of depth. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of serenity and contemplation.
