09 — CLEOPATRA
c. 1611–1612 · Oil on canvas · 117.5 × 182 cm
What is it about?
Cleopatra is shown shortly before her self-chosen death. Following the defeat of Mark Antony and the victory of Octavian, she decides not to be taken to Rome as a prisoner.
Artemisia — or, according to some scholars, her father Orazio — does not depict a spectacular death scene. Cleopatra lies alone. Political defeat, physical vulnerability and the final possibility of self-determination come together in a single image.
The question of attribution is itself significant: specialists continue to debate whether the painting was made by Artemisia or by Orazio.
Where is it now?
Etro Collection, Milan — private collection.
Last seen in public
National Gallery, London, during the major exhibition Artemisia, 2020–2021.
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Each Conversation Piece carries a unique ID and QR code connecting the object to an artwork and its history. Through BEYOND THE FREEPORT, dispersed, inaccessible and overlooked works are brought together within an immersive environment.
One-Year Circulation Fee: €100
Object Value: €550
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R018a | CLEOPATRA
A sculptural statement ring with a substantial, organically shaped form and a hand-finished gold-toned surface.
Its irregular volume and softly rounded contours retain visible traces of the making process, giving the ring the presence of a small sculptural object.
Measuring approximately 4.5 × 2 cm and rising 2.5 cm in height, the ring has a pronounced physical presence while weighing only 26 grams.
Part of a genderless and ageless collection, the ring is designed to move freely across conventional distinctions of age, gender and style.
Its unique ID and QR code connect the object directly to an artwork and the history surrounding it.
Fashion becomes a carrier of cultural access.
BEYOND THE FREEPORT — ISSUE 02: ARTEMISIA GENTILESCHI
R018a | CLEOPATRA is linked to Artemisia Gentileschi’s Cleopatra.
Through its unique ID and QR code, the Conversation Piece opens access to the work and to the wider history surrounding it. Within BEYOND THE FREEPORT, dispersed, inaccessible and overlooked works are brought together within an immersive environment.
The substantial form of CLEOPATRA gives the object its own physical presence while maintaining its connection to the work from which its title and reference emerge.
IN CIRCULATION carries that connection from one wearer to the next.
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Specifications
SKU: R018a
Reference: Cleopatra — Artemisia Gentileschi
Collection: Conversation Pieces — Prêt-à-Porter
Type: Sculptural ring
Material: Proprietary studio-developed composite / gold-toned hand-finished surface
Colour: Gold
Dimensions: Approx. 4.5 × 2 cm
Height: Approx. 2.5 cm
Outer circumference: Approx. 15 cm
Weight: 26 g
Closure / fitting: Fixed ring band
Gender: Genderless
Age: Ageless
Finish: Hand-crafted; variations, irregularities and traces of the making process are integral to the object
Edition: Unique piece
Unique ID: Included
QR code: Included
Care
Avoid prolonged contact with water, perfume and chemical products. Store separately and clean gently with a soft, dry cloth.
The hand-finished surface and variations in texture are integral to the object. Avoid abrasive cleaning products.
Packaging & Shipping
Protective packaging included. Certificate of uniqueness, unique ID and QR code included.
Dispatch: 1–3 business days
Estimated delivery: 3–7 business days
International shipping: Available
Tracking: Provided after dispatch
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