Like many of his colleagues Rixens shows the death of Cleopatra bitten by a snake what Shakespeare said, and often interpreted by painters. Although there is not much new on the subject, it is interesting to see how Rixens painted his death. The body is so pale and so perfect that it is more like a marble statue of some flesh and blood. Despite the theatrical gestures is pure art, is already anticipating the next Art Nouveau.Sunday, May 16, 2010
Marble Board
Like many of his colleagues Rixens shows the death of Cleopatra bitten by a snake what Shakespeare said, and often interpreted by painters. Although there is not much new on the subject, it is interesting to see how Rixens painted his death. The body is so pale and so perfect that it is more like a marble statue of some flesh and blood. Despite the theatrical gestures is pure art, is already anticipating the next Art Nouveau.
