Cleopatra Collection

The Burning of the Library of Alexandria, 1876. Artist: Anonymous
The Burning of the Library of Alexandria, 1876. Private Collection

Amanda Barrie in Carry On Cleo (1964)
Amanda Barrie as Cleopatra in a bath scene from Gerald Thomas Carry On Cleo shot at Pinewood Studios in 1964

Carry On Cleo (1964)
Kenneth Connor, Kenneth Williams and Amanda Barrie in a scene from Carry On Cleo

Ptolemy & Cleopatra Wall
Ptolemy and Cleopatra make offerings to divinities

REYNOLDS: CLEOPATRA. Kitty Fisher as Cleopatra dissolving the Pearl. Oil on canvas, 1759, by Sir Joshua Reynolds

A production shot from Carry On Cleo (1965)
Amanda Barrie as Cleopatra takes a milky bath during Gerald Thomas Carry On Cleo (1965)

The Death of Mark Antony (Shakespeare, Antony and Cleopatra, Act 4, Scene 15), January 1, 1780

Portrait of Simonetta Vespucci (Cleopatra), c. 1480. Artist: Piero di Cosimo (ca 1462-ca 1521)
Portrait of Simonetta Vespucci (Cleopatra), c. 1480. Found in the collection of the Musee Conde, Chantilly

Battle of Actium, 31 BC
Sea battle of Actium, in which Octavius defeated Antony and Cleopatra, 31 BC. Hand colored wodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Cleopatra VII in Barge
CLEOPATRA VII in her barge on the Nile

Antony and Cleopatra, Act IV, Scene xv, The death of Antony Date: 1927

Antony and Cleopatra Act 4 Scene 10

Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, in profile. Cleopatra VII Philopator was a pharaoh of Ptolemaic Egypt. She came from a Macedonian Greek family and is known for her beauty and her dramatic death

The Disembarkation of Cleopatra at Tarsus. Artist: Lorrain, Claude (1600-1682)
The Disembarkation of Cleopatra at Tarsus. Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

Scene from Shakespeares Antony and Cleopatra
A scene from Shakespeares Roman play, Antony and Cleopatra, showing Cleopatra standing (right), with one of her servants seated (left) playing a stringed instrument

Battle of Actium / 31 Bc
CLEOPATRA VII Ruled 58-55 BC The Battle of Actium, Cleopatra directs her fleet against the Romans commanded by Octavian

Marc Antony and Cleopatra aboard her royal barge. After a painting by French artist Henri-Pierre Picou in the book Triumphs of Modern Art, published 1891

Cleopatra's boat on the Cydnus (present-day river Berdan or Tarsus, Turkey)
NWI4911176 Cleopatra's boat on the Cydnus (present-day river Berdan or Tarsus, Turkey) - Cleopatra's barge - Cleopatra sails up the Cydnus.; (add.info)

Portrait medallions of the Medusa, Cicero, Hecules and Omphale, Cleopatra and Mark Antony. Chromolithograph by W
FLO4689099 Portrait medallions of the Medusa, Cicero, Hecules and Omphale, Cleopatra and Mark Antony. Chromolithograph by W

The court of Mark Antony and Cleopatra, 1st century Bc.from Hutchinson's History of the Nations, pub. 1915
3714073 The court of Mark Antony and Cleopatra, 1st century Bc.from Hutchinson's History of the Nations, pub. 1915; Private Collection; (add.info.: The court of Mark Antony and Cleopatra)

Lillie Langtry (1853-1929) as Cleopatra, c1885. English society beauty and actress
537420 Lillie Langtry (1853-1929) as Cleopatra, c1885. English society beauty and actress, born Emilie Charlotte Le Breton on Jersey. Called the 'Jersey Lily'

Lillie Langtry (1853-1929)
864253 Lillie Langtry (1853-1929); (add.info.: Lillie Langtry (1853-1929) English society beauty and actress who first appeared on the stage in 1881

Theda Bara in the 1917 movie Cleopatra, 1917
1574470 Theda Bara in the 1917 movie Cleopatra, 1917; (add.info.: Theda Bara in the 1917 movie Cleopatra. Photo by: .); Universal History Archive/UIG.

L'actrice Theda Bara en reine Cleopatre (Cleopatre VII Thea Philopator)
UIG5383042 L'actrice Theda Bara en reine Cleopatre (Cleopatre VII Thea Philopator, 69-30 avant JC) dans le film muet "Cleopatre" (Cleopatra) de J. Gordon Edwards, 1917; Superstock/UIG.

Lubowska, 1915
1574014 Lubowska, 1915; (add.info.: Portrait of Russian dancer Lubowska, full-length portrait, standing, left profile, in Cleopatra costume)

Cleopatra, Principal female character from Shakespeare's play Antony and Cleopatra
6116604 Cleopatra, Principal female character from Shakespeare's play Antony and Cleopatra,; (add.info.: Cleopatra. Principal female character from Shakespeare's play Antony and Cleopatra)

The New Australian Steam Packet 'Cleopatra', 1850
3359210 The New Australian Steam Packet 'Cleopatra', 1850; (add.info.: Portrait of the New Australian Steam Packet 'Cleopatra'. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The meeting of Antony and Cleopatra at Tarsus, Turkey 41 BC, from Hutchinson's History of the Nations, pub.1915
3588259 The meeting of Antony and Cleopatra at Tarsus, Turkey 41 BC, from Hutchinson's History of the Nations, pub.1915; (add.info.: The meeting of Antony and Cleopatra at Tarsus, Turkey 41 BC)

The steam launch coming alongside Cleopatra's needle when it arrived in the Thames, 1850
3359168 The steam launch coming alongside Cleopatra's needle when it arrived in the Thames, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the steam launch coming alongside Cleopatra's needle when)

Theda Bara in the classic silent film, Cleopatra
2910270 Theda Bara in the classic silent film, Cleopatra; (add.info.: Theda Bara in the classic silent film, Cleopatra; 1917. 1917); Universal History Archive/UIG.

my queen
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The Feast of Anthony and Cleopatra, late 16th-early 17th century. Creator: Leandro Bassano
The Feast of Anthony and Cleopatra, late 16th-early 17th century. Note black child waiting on the Egyptian queen who touches her pearl earring

Relief of Cleopatra VII as Goddess Hathor, ca 69-30 BC. Creator: Ancient Egypt
Relief of Cleopatra VII as Goddess Hathor, ca 69-30 BC. Found in the Collection of the Temple of Hathor, Dendera

Cleopatra, Carved 1860. Creator: William Wetmore Story
Cleopatra, Carved 1860

Cleopatra, c.1795. Creator: Circle of Pierre Julien
Cleopatra, c.1795

The Dying Cleopatra, c.1520-c.1524. Creator: Jan van Scorel
The Dying Cleopatra, c.1520-c.1524. Attributed to Jan van Scorel

Cleopatra. Creator: Unknown
Cleopatra, unknown date

Cleopatra's Banquet, c.1675-c.1680. Creator: Gerard de Lairesse
Cleopatra's Banquet, c.1675-c.1680

Cleopatra, 1524. Creator: Barthel Beham
Cleopatra, 1524

Cleopatra, 1677-1755. Creator: Elias van Nijmegen
Cleopatra, 1677-1755. Design for a painting

The Mortally wounded Mark Anthony with Cleopatra, 1823-1825. Creator: Louis Moritz
The Mortally wounded Mark Anthony with Cleopatra, 1823-1825

Proculeius Preventing Cleopatra from Stabbing herself, 1810. Creator: Joannes Echarcus Carolus Alberti
Proculeius Preventing Cleopatra from Stabbing herself, 1810

The Death of Cleopatra, 1813. Creator: Julie Lutken
The Death of Cleopatra. Laterally reversed copy after Caspar Netscher in the Staatliche Kunsthalle in Karlsruhe, 1813

Cleopatra, after Hans Makart, c1880-83. Creator: W Unger
'Cleopatra, after Hans Makart'. From "Modern Artists" by F.G.Dumas. [J.S.Virtue & Co Ltd, London, c1880]

Caesar and Cleopatra, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Caesar and Cleopatra, Los Angeles, 1938. Hollywood Playhouse Now! - Caesar and Cleopatra by G.B. Shaw'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

'"The Death of Cleopatra" after John Collier, exhibited at the Royal Acadamy, 1890. Creator: Unknown
'"The Death of Cleopatra" after John Collier, exhibited at the Royal Acadamy, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

'The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday, November 1, 1890, 1890. Creator: Unknown
'The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday, November 1, 1890, 1890.From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

Cleopatra's Banquet, between 1742 and 1743. Creator: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Cleopatra's Banquet, between 1742 and 1743

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"Cleopatra: A Timeless Icon of Power, Beauty, and Tragedy" From the burning of the Library of Alexandria to Amanda Barrie's portrayal in Carry On Cleo (1964), it has captivated audiences for centuries. In Reynolds' painting "Cleopatra dissolving the Pearl, " Kitty Fisher embodies the allure and opulence associated with this enigmatic queen. Carry On Cleo (1964) brought a comedic twist to Cleopatra's story, showcasing her larger-than-life personality. Ptolemy & Cleopatra Wall reminds us of their tumultuous relationship that shaped history. Antony and Cleopatra, Shakespeare's timeless tragedy, immortalized their passionate love affair. The production shot from Carry On Cleo (1965) captures the essence of this captivating tale. In Piero di Cosimo's Portrait of Simonetta Vespucci as Cleopatra, we see how artists throughout history have been inspired by her beauty and mystique. This painting transports us back to 1480 when fascination with ancient Egypt was at its peak. The Battle of Actium in 31 BC marked a turning point for both Rome and Egypt. It was here that Antony and Cleopatra faced defeat against Octavian Caesar, leading to their ultimate downfall. Cleopatra VII is often depicted on her barge, symbolizing her grandeur as she sailed along the Nile River. The Disembarkation at Tarsus by Lorrain showcases her arrival in style while highlighting her ability to command attention wherever she went. Tragically, Mark Antony met his demise in Shakespeare's play during Act 4 Scene 15 - an event forever etched into our collective memory. Their deaths sealed their place in history as one of literature's most iconic couples. Whether it be through historical events or artistic interpretations like these hints suggest, there is no denying Cleopatra's enduring legacy.