Cleopatra with the snakes. First edition, from an old Spanish collection of original Baroque engravings.
Circa late 17th- early 18th Century. Mezzotint. 24.5 x 17.8 cm. Repaired tear upper right. Impression on old laid paper. in the Rijksmuseum,
Objectnumme RP-P-1906-3009: Cleopatra, queen of Egypt, ends her life by being bitten by a poisonous snake. Two snakes in her hands. She decides to kill herself because she doesn't want to be captured by the Romans.... Rare. Item #16-4853
Price: $1,500.00
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