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"Seigneur! Voyez ces yeux" (Cleopatra Discovered by Rodogune to Have Poisoned the Nuptial Cup)

Jean-Joseph Taillasson , 1796

"Seigneur! Voyez ces yeux" (Cleopatra Discovered by Rodogune to Have Poisoned the Nuptial Cup), by Jean-Joseph Taillasson, oil, 1796
"Seigneur! Voyez ces yeux" (Cleopatra Discovered by Rodogune to Have Poisoned the Nuptial Cup), by Jean-Joseph Taillasson, oil, 1796

"Seigneur! Voyez ces yeux" (Cleopatra Discovered by Rodogune to Have Poisoned the Nuptial Cup) is an oil painting by the French Romanticist artist Jean-Joseph Taillasson. It dates from 1796 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston. Seigneur!

About this work

Overview

Seigneur! Voyez ces yeux is a historical oil painting created by French artist Jean-Joseph Taillasson in 1796. The work depicts a dramatic moment from antiquity, specifically the discovery of Cleopatra's poisoning of a nuptial cup by Rodogune.

Subject & Meaning

The painting illustrates a pivotal, tense moment when Rodogune uncovers Cleopatra's act of poisoning a wedding cup, conveying themes of betrayal, surprise, and impending consequence through the depicted reactions of the assembled figures.

Technique & Style

Executed in muted earth tones with selective gold accents, the painting reflects French Romanticism's emphasis on emotional intensity and dramatic composition, set against a classically inspired architectural backdrop.

History & Provenance

Created in 1796 by Jean-Joseph Taillasson, a painter known for historical and portrait works, the painting is currently part of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston's collection.

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Artist & collection

Portrait of Jean-Joseph Taillasson

Artist

Jean-Joseph Taillasson

Jean-Joseph Taillasson (French:; 6 July 1745 – 11 November 1809) was a French history painter, portraitist, draftsman, and art critic.

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Who painted "Seigneur! Voyez ces yeux" (Cleopatra Discovered by Rodogune to Have Poisoned the Nuptial Cup)?

"Seigneur! Voyez ces yeux" (Cleopatra Discovered by Rodogune to Have Poisoned the Nuptial Cup) was painted by Jean-Joseph Taillasson in 1796.

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"Seigneur! Voyez ces yeux" (Cleopatra Discovered by Rodogune to Have Poisoned the Nuptial Cup) is held by Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

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"Seigneur! Voyez ces yeux" (Cleopatra Discovered by Rodogune to Have Poisoned the Nuptial Cup) is associated with French Romanticism.

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