Bust of Cleopatra

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This captivating marble bust of Cleopatra captures the last active ruler of Egypt's Ptolemaic Kingdom in a poignant moment before her demise. She ruled alongside her brother and later her son in a shared reign marked by power and intrigue. Aristide Petrilli, a skilled sculptor from Florence, honed his craft at the Accademia di Belle Arti and showcased his talents at the 1900 Paris Exposition Universelle. Like many artists of his time, Petrilli specialized in crafting marble busts and female nudes, as well as designing elaborate funerary monuments. This powerful portrayal of Cleopatra freezes a moment just before her tragic end. According to legend, she took her own life with a deadly asp, which she firmly grasps in her right hand. Her brow is etched with deep lines as she contemplates the final act that will seal her fate.