The Meeting of Antony and Cleopatra c. 1745 - 1747

"The Meeting of Antony and Cleopatra" is a painting by the Venetian artist Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, created between 1745 and 1747. The scene depicts the famous lovers meeting, as detailed in Shakespeare’s play of the same name. Tiepolo captures the moment in a dramatic composition with a vibrant color palette, a hallmark of the Rococo style. The work's dynamic figures, rendered with lively brushstrokes, stand in stark contrast to the static architecture and trees in the background. This painting exemplifies Tiepolo’s mastery of figurative painting and his ability to infuse historical events with his signature theatrical flair.