Cleopatra

Nicolò Roccatagliata

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a standing nude figure of a woman with a robust, curvy body and curly hair. She is engaged in a dynamic pose, with her arms wrapped around a snake coiling around her body. The woman leans against a tall, intricately decorated pedestal, which features scrollwork and a sturdy base. The sculpture is crafted from a dark bronze material, which gives it a rich and lustrous appearance with subtle highlights and shadows. The figure's expression, along with her stance and the snake, creates a sense of movement and interaction within the composition. The sculpture is likely small to medium-sized, suitable for display on a mantel or within a collection of similar works.