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Cleopatra / Eurydice

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A slender, near-naked female figure stands before a parapet, her pale body standing out appealingly against the dark background. Her left foot is on a snake, which in the very next moment will bite her. Inclining slightly, the woman is turning aside, her right hand resting on a richly ornamented pilaster, as if she were in need of support. The pilaster bears a red marble panel with the inscription CLEOPATRA. 1.5.3.2.PE. This is somewhat perplexing, since the subject is not the Egyptian queen who, according to legend, died of an asp bite to the breast when she failed to win Octavian, later Emperor Augustus, for herself. The woman is far likelier to be Eurydice, the wife of Orpheus. Fleeing the attentions of the shepherd Aristaeus, she accidentally trod on a snake, and died of its bite. The composition and various details of this Berlin relief recall a work on the same subject by Giammaria Mosca, today in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. That work in all likelihood served Master PE Monogram as a model. It seems probable that he misunderstood his fellow artist’s subject, and hence inscribed the wrong name.

Artist Biography

the lombard master was an italian painter and theologian, born in novara, italy around 1096. he is known for his elegant figures and uniform gold grounds, which reflect the transition from late gothic to renaissance art. the lombard master was a prominent figure in the medieval art world, and his works can be found in various museums, including the museo poldi pezzoli in milan, italy.

early life and education

the lombard master was born into a poor family and received his education at the cathedral schools of novara and lucca. he later moved to paris, where he studied under the guidance of peter abelard and hugh of st. victor. the lombard master became a subdeacon in 1147 and was ordained as a priest before 1156.

notable works

some of the notable works by the lombard master include:

cleopatra / eurydice, a painting that showcases a slender, near-naked female figure standing before a parapet.
saint anthony abbot, a remarkable example of early italian art, which measures 17 x 52 cm and is currently housed in the museo poldi pezzoli in milan, italy.
saint martyr deacon panel, another notable work by the lombard master, which measures 17 x 52 cm and is also housed in the museo poldi pezzoli in milan, italy.

influence and legacy

the lombard master was a celebrated theologian and painter of his time. his works have been widely studied and admired, and he is considered one of the most important figures of the medieval art world. the lombard master was also an influential teacher, and his students included prominent artists and theologians of the time. for more information about the lombard master and his works, visit the WahooArt.com website, which features a collection of his paintings, including cleopatra / eurydice and saint anthony abbot. you can also learn more about the lombard master on wikipedia, which provides a detailed biography of his life and works.

lombard master

1096 - 1160 , Italy

Quick Facts

Artistic Movement Or Style: Late Gothic to Renaissance Art
Artists Who Influenced This Artist:
- Peter Abelard
- Hugh of St. Victor
Date Of Birth: c. 1096
Date Of Death: 21/22 August 1160
Full Name: Peter Lombard
Nationality: Italian
Notable Artworks:
- Cleopatra / Eurydice
- Saint Anthony Abbot
- Saint Martyr Deacon Panel
Place Of Birth: Novara, Italy

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