Manufacture d'Aubusson : Tapestry "The Death of Cleopatra" E - Lot 163

Manufacture d'Aubusson : Tapestry "The Death of Cleopatra" Episode from the story of Cleopatra belonging to a suite of hangings. From a cartoon attributed to Isaac Moillon (1614-1673). In wool and silk, the subject depicts the Queen of Egypt seated on a throne, holding in her left hand an asp emerging from a basket of figs presented to her by two weeping maids. Reduced border. Minor wear and visible missing parts. 257 x 166 cm Second half of the 17th century 1500/2000 This episode, which takes place after the battle of Actium and the defeat of her lover Mark Antony by Octavian, puts an end to the last civil war of the Roman Republic. The death of Queen Cleopatra, which took place on August 10 or 12, 30 BC. JC in Alexandria is known from translations of texts by Plutarch and Dion Cassius based on Strabo. Related work : -Tapestry "La mort de Cléopâtre d'après la suite de tentures sur la vie de Cléopâtre. "Palais Lascaris Nice: Inv: PL05.13.1. Holes