National Gallery of Victoria - The love affair between the Roman consul Mark Antony and the Egyptian queen, Cleopatra was a popular subject for artists in the 18th century. Tiepolo recounts the
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![THE BANQUET OF CLEOPATRA Giambattista Tiepolo (1696-1770). "Le Banquet de Cléopatre, entre 1742 et 1743". Huile sur toile. Paris, musée Cognacq-Jay Stock Photo - Alamy THE BANQUET OF CLEOPATRA Giambattista Tiepolo (1696-1770). "Le Banquet de Cléopatre, entre 1742 et 1743". Huile sur toile. Paris, musée Cognacq-Jay Stock Photo - Alamy](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2B9M666/the-banquet-of-cleopatra-giambattista-tiepolo-1696-1770-le-banquet-de-clopatre-entre-1742-et-1743-huile-sur-toile-paris-muse-cognacq-jay-2B9M666.jpg)
THE BANQUET OF CLEOPATRA Giambattista Tiepolo (1696-1770). "Le Banquet de Cléopatre, entre 1742 et 1743". Huile sur toile. Paris, musée Cognacq-Jay Stock Photo - Alamy
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