Cleopatra by Benedetto Gennari II. A semi-nude woman reclining among voluminous red and white drapery, looking upward while holding a small serpent to her breast.

Cleopatra

Benedetto Gennari II

1674 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A dramatic and masterful Baroque depiction of Cleopatra, featuring rich red drapery and striking chiaroscuro.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with steady character with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.

Often works in
Dining Room · Study · Living Room
Placement
Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown, Soft gray

About the piece

Created in 1674 by Benedetto Gennari II, this powerful work captures the legendary Egyptian queen in a moment of theatrical repose. The painting showcases the artist's mastery of the Baroque style, utilizing intense light and shadow to define the form and the luxurious textures of the surrounding drapery.

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