1592
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Cleopatra is a 1592 ink by Jan Muller, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving depicts a woman sitting on a couch, draped in fabric. She holds a snake in her right hand, and her left hand rests on her lap. The woman's hair is styled in an updo, and she wears a serene expression. The engraving features intricate cross-hatching, which adds depth and texture to the image. The woman's pose and the snake she holds are symbolic, but the exact meaning is unclear. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Renaissance movement.
Jan Harmensz. Muller (1571–1628) was a Dutch engraver and painter. Muller was born in Amsterdam. His father was a book printer, engraver and publisher. He learned the engraving trade while working in the family…
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