Baroque · 17th century
Hand-painted reproduction after
Guido Cagnacci
The Death of Cleopatra
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The Death of Cleopatra
The Death of Cleopatra is a hand-painted oil on canvas reproduction of Guido Cagnacci's work. Each piece is made to order, with full customization of size and framing to suit your space. Every reproduction is backed by our 90-day satisfaction guarantee, with free worldwide shipping.
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| Medium | Oil on canvas |
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| Arrives | Rolled, ready for local framing |
| Packed | Rolled in a protective tube |
| Turnaround | 3 to 4 weeks, then delivery |
The hand behind it
Guido Cagnacci
Guido Cagnacci painted sensual, pale-skinned women from history and scripture, Cleopatra, Lucretia and Mary Magdalene, set against dark backgrounds. The soft, almost glowing flesh and strong shadow make his pictures instantly recognisable, and they were made for private rooms rather than churches. He was born in 1601 in Santarcangelo di Romagna and studied in Bologna and Rome, absorbing the work of Guido Reni, Guercino and Simon Vouet. Early in his career he painted altarpieces and devotional works around Rimini and frescoes in Forlì. From 1649 he worked in Venice, and in 1658 he moved to Vienna, where he served Emperor Leopold I and died in 1663. His Death of Cleopatra exists in versions in the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna and the Brera in Milan. He was largely forgotten until an exhibition in 1959 brought him back to attention. In The Death of Cleopatra, notice how still and quiet the scene is: drama through light, not action.
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How is the finish priced?
The price you see is the painting at the size you chose, in the finish you chose, and it updates as you change either. Rolled arrives in a protective tube, ready for local framing. Stretched arrives on wooden bars, ready to hang. Framed arrives in its frame, ready to hang. Stretched and framed go up to 60 × 90 cm (24 × 36 in); larger paintings travel rolled.
How long does it take?
Painting begins after you order and takes 3 to 4 weeks, including drying and the photo you approve. Delivery then takes 4 to 10 working days to most countries. More on delivery times.
Will it look exactly like the original?
It is painted by a person, so no. Brushwork varies between copies, which is the difference between a painting and a poster.
What if I do not like it?
Ninety days from delivery, full refund.
Can I get The Death of Cleopatra in a different size or shape?
Yes. The Death of Cleopatra is painted to the size you want, in the original’s proportions, or adapted to another shape on request. Stretched and framed go up to 60 x 90 cm (24 x 36 in).
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