Who painted Das Gastmahl der Kleopatra?

Das Gastmahl der Kleopatra was painted by Giulio Carpioni in 1645.

Where can I see Das Gastmahl der Kleopatra?

Das Gastmahl der Kleopatra is held by Bavarian State Painting Collections.

What movement is Das Gastmahl der Kleopatra?

Das Gastmahl der Kleopatra is associated with Early Baroque Italian.

Artwork

Das Gastmahl der Kleopatra

Giulio Carpioni , 1645

Das Gastmahl der Kleopatra is an unspecified painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Giulio Carpioni. It dates from 1645 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

About this work

Overview

‘Das Gastmahl der Kleopatra’ is an oil painting executed in 1645 by the Italian Baroque painter Giulio Carpioni. The work is part of the collection of the Alte Pinakothek in Munich, where it is displayed among other 17th‑century European paintings.

Subject & Meaning

The composition depicts the legendary banquet of Cleopatra, a theme popular among Baroque artists for its dramatic potential. Through the arrangement of figures and sumptuous objects, the painting alludes to the queen’s famed opulence and the political intrigue surrounding her reign.

Technique & Style

Carpioni employs a rich palette and chiaroscuro to model the figures, characteristic of the Venetian‑influenced Baroque style. The brushwork balances fine detail in the decorative elements with broader, more fluid strokes in the background, creating depth and a sense of movement.

History & Provenance

Created in the mid‑17th century, the canvas entered the Alte Pinakothek’s holdings during the museum’s early acquisitions of Italian Baroque works. Its provenance prior to that remains undocumented, but the painting has been catalogued by the museum since the 19th century.