THE SUICIDE OF CLEOPATRA. FRAMED ENGRAVING. AFTER NETSCHER. PARIS, FRANCE, IMP. 1754.
Decorative Antiques -
Reference: Z2355
Death of Cleopatra. Framed engraving. Engraving by Jean Georg Wille, after painting by Gaspar Netscher. To Paris: chez l\\'Auteur Quay des Augustines à coté de l\\'Hotel d\\'Auvergne. Imp. 1754. Framed engraving with a historical theme very common in European art since the Renaissance. Cleopatra is seated in a luxurious interior, with a small snake in her hand, and accompanied by a maid, who brings her hands to her face in a gesture of of pain for the outcome of the story. In the lower area, more details of the work are carried (heraldic shield in the center, engraver, place, information about the work it is inspired by, etc.).
· Size: 44x1,5x61 cms. Int 29x40 cms
60 €