Cleopatra’s Banquet
1675
unspecified
From the collection of Rijksmuseum
1675
unspecified
From the collection of Rijksmuseum
Cleopatra’s Banquet is a 1675 unspecified by Unknown, a Flemish Baroque painting work, held at Rijksmuseum.
You see a woman, Cleopatra, removing her earring in a grand setting. This painting tells a story from history, a bet between Cleopatra and Mark Antony. The story is presented like a scene from a play, with old-fashioned costumes and classical architecture, which adds to the drama. Check out the technique of chiaroscuro to learn more about how artists use light and dark to create depth in their work.
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