The Death of Mark Antony with Cleopatra at left 1778

"The Death of Mark Antony with Cleopatra at left" is an engraving by Johann Georg Wille from 1778. This depiction of the death of the Roman general Mark Antony portrays Cleopatra, the queen of Egypt, at his side. The scene is filled with emotion, as Cleopatra mourns Antony, while a third figure (perhaps a servant) looks on in grief. This artwork demonstrates Wille's masterful skill in engraving, with precise detail and a clear depiction of light and shadow. The engraving is now part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.