Cleopatra

About this work

In this painting, a woman is depicted lying on a couch, her body partially covered with a green cloth. She has a snake wrapped around her right arm, and her head is tilted back, with her eyes closed. A second woman stands beside her, gently touching her shoulder. The scene is set against a dark background, with a few folds of fabric visible behind the figures. The woman on the couch appears to be in a state of relaxation or even sleep, while the standing woman seems to be watching over her. The snake on the woman's arm adds a sense of tension to the scene, but the overall mood remains calm and serene. This painting is held at the National Museum in Warsaw.