Marcus Antonius Collection

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

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

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

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)

The escape of Antony and Cleopatra to Egypt after the Battle of Actium in 31 BC
3588273 The escape of Antony and Cleopatra to Egypt after the Battle of Actium in 31 BC, from Hutchinson's History of the Nations

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

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

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

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

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

The Banquet of Cleopatra, 1740s. Creator: Tiepolo, Giambattista (1696-1770)
The Banquet of Cleopatra, 1740s. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

The Death of Cleopatra, c. 1850. Creator: Gigoux, Jean-François (1806-1894)
The Death of Cleopatra, c. 1850. Found in the collection of the Musee des Beaux-Arts et d'Archeologie, Besancon

Cleopatra, ca 1664. Creator: Sirani, Elisabetta (1638-1665)
Cleopatra, ca 1664. Private Collection

Theatrical Performance in the Rubens Room, at Windsor Castle - (Scene from "Julius Caesar"), 1850.... the first of the dramatic performances took place at Windsor Castle

Julius Caesar Refusing The Crown Offered By Antony, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Julius Caesar Refusing The Crown Offered By Antony, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier

Ancient Rome - Julius Caesar refusing the Crown
Vintage engraving of Julius Caesar refusing the Crown offered by Mark Antony. Gaius Julius Caesar was a Roman statesman, general and notable author of Latin prose

I am not mad, most noble Festus, 19th century. Creator: H Robinson
I am not mad, most noble Festus, 19th century. Biblical scene, from Acts 26: 25: But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness

Marc Antony & Cleopatra
Illustration of Marc Antony & Cleopatra

The Death of Cleopatra, 1785. Private Collection

The Death of Cleopatra. Private Collection

Anthony Leading Cleopatra on board, 1748-1750. Creator: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Anthony Leading Cleopatra on board, 1748-1750

Cistophoric Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying Mark Antony, 39-38 BCE, issued by Mark Antony, shown wearing ivy wreath. Reverse: bust of Octavia above cista flanked by twisting snakes

Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying Queen Cleopatra VII, 37-33 BCE, issued by Mark Antony who appears on reverse. Cleopatras profile is an exact copy of Antony s, indicating their ruling partnership

Denarius (Coin) Portraying Mark Antony, 42 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Denarius (Coin) Portraying Mark Antony, 42 BCE

Denarius (Coin) Portraying Mark Antony and Queen Cleopatra VII, 37-33 BCE, issued by Mark Antony

Antony Presents Artavasdes, King of the Armenians... c. 1640. Creator: Everard Leyniers
Antony Presents Artavasdes, King of the Armenians, to Cleopatra, from The Story of Antony and Cleopatra, Flanders, c. 1640. Woven at the workshop of Everard III Leyniers

Antony and Cleopatra, Act IV, Scene X (engraving)
971681 Antony and Cleopatra, Act IV, Scene X (engraving) by Meadows, Joseph Kenny (1770-1874) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Antony and Cleopatra, Act IV, Scene X)

Antony and Cleopatra, Act V, Scene II (engraving)
971682 Antony and Cleopatra, Act V, Scene II (engraving) by Meadows, Joseph Kenny (1770-1874) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Antony and Cleopatra, Act V, Scene II)

Mr H. Marston as Marc Antony, Act III Scene 2, in Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare
STC134790 Mr H. Marston as Marc Antony, Act III Scene 2, in Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare (1564-1616) (engraving) by English School

Chocolat Poulain trade card (chromolitho)
964049 Chocolat Poulain trade card (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chocolat Poulain trade card)

Paul Before Felix Burlesqued, May 1751. Creator: William Hogarth
Paul Before Felix Burlesqued, May 1751

Paul Before Felix, February 5, 1752. Creator: Luke Sullivan
Paul Before Felix, February 5, 1752

Jerusalem. Tour Antonia et Environs, 1860 or later. Creator: Louis de Clercq
Jerusalem. Tour Antonia et Environs, 1860 or later

The Banquet of Anthony and Cleopatra, 17th century. Creator: Jacob Jordaens
The Banquet of Anthony and Cleopatra, 17th century

The Meeting of Antony and Cleopatra, ca. 1745-47. Creator: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
The Meeting of Antony and Cleopatra, ca. 1745-47

The Death of Cleopatra, 1884. Creator: Girardot, Georges Marie Julien (1856-1914)
The Death of Cleopatra, 1884. Private Collection

Marc Anthony, (83-30 BC), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Marc Anthony, (83-30 BC), 1830. Mark Anthony (83 BC- 30 BC) Roman politician and general during the transformation of the Roman Republic from an oligarchy to the Roman Empire

Marc Antony, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Marc Antony, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890]

The Death of Cleopatra, c. 1640. Creator: Reni, Guido (1575-1642)
The Death of Cleopatra, c. 1640. Found in the Collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Cleopatra, 1875. Artist: Alma-Tadema, Sir Lawrence (1836-1912)
Cleopatra, 1875. Found in the collection of the Art Gallery of New South Wales

The Meeting of Antony and Cleopatra, 1885. Artist: Alma-Tadema, Sir Lawrence (1836-1912)
The Meeting of Antony and Cleopatra, 1885. From a private collection

The Death of Cleopatra, 1620. Found in the Collection of Collezione Cavallini-Sgarbi

The Death of Cleopatra, ca 1878. Private Collection

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Marcus Antonius, commonly known as Mark Antony, was a prominent figure in ancient Rome. He is famously depicted in Shakespeare's play "Antony and Cleopatra, " where his tragic death unfolds in Act 4, Scene 15. This captivating portrayal of his demise showcases the complexity of his character and the tumultuous relationship he shared with Cleopatra. In another artistic representation, Piero di Cosimo's portrait of Simonetta Vespucci captures the essence of Cleopatra's beauty. The artist skillfully portrays her likeness as an embodiment of allure and power, reminiscent of the Egyptian queen herself. Lorrain Claude's painting depicts Cleopatra disembarking at Tarsus, showcasing her grandeur and regal presence. The scene exudes opulence and hints at the magnificence that surrounded Antony during their time together. Henri-Pierre Picou's artwork immortalizes Marc Antony and Cleopatra aboard her royal barge. This romanticized depiction encapsulates their passionate love affair amidst a backdrop of luxury and indulgence. An intriguing historical moment is captured in an unknown artist's rendition titled "Julius Caesar Refusing The Crown Offered By Antony. " It highlights the complex dynamics between these two powerful men who were once allies but eventually became rivals for power. "I am not mad, most noble Festus, " a 19th-century artwork by H Robinson, portrays Marcus Antonius defending himself against accusations with utmost dignity. This piece offers insight into his resilience even during challenging times. The bond between Marc Antony and Cleopatra is further explored through various artworks depicting them together. Their union symbolizes both political alliances and personal affection that shaped history forever. Tragedy strikes again in Jacques-Louis David's painting "The Death of Cleopatra" from 1785. Here we witness the final moments of this legendary queen as she meets her fate with grace while mourning over Marc Antony’s loss.