Contains nudity
Figure Studies
The Banquet of Cleopatra
Gerard Hoet
An opulent 18th-century masterpiece depicting the legendary banquet of Cleopatra within a magnificent classical interior.
The Banquet of Cleopatra
Gerard de Lairesse
1677 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An opulent Dutch Golden Age depiction of Cleopatra's legendary banquet, captured with dramatic lighting and masterful detail.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Living Room · Study
- Placement
- Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Olive green
About the piece
Painted in 1677 by Gerard de Lairesse, this masterpiece depicts the famous banquet where Cleopatra famously dissolved a priceless pearl in vinegar to demonstrate her wealth to Mark Antony. Set within a classical Roman-style portico with heavy green drapery, the scene features a sumptuous table arrangement and various attendants, all rendered with the refined classicism characteristic of the Dutch artist's late style.
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