Ptolemy Xiv Collection

Portrait of Simonetta Vespucci (Cleopatra), c. 1480. Artist: Piero di Cosimo (ca 1462-ca 1521)
Portrait of Simonetta Vespucci (Cleopatra), c. 1480. Found in the collection of the Musee Conde, Chantilly

The Disembarkation of Cleopatra at Tarsus. Artist: Lorrain, Claude (1600-1682)
The Disembarkation of Cleopatra at Tarsus. Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

Relief of Cleopatra VII as Goddess Hathor, ca 69-30 BC. Creator: Ancient Egypt
Relief of Cleopatra VII as Goddess Hathor, ca 69-30 BC. Found in the Collection of the Temple of Hathor, Dendera

The Banquet of Cleopatra, 1740s. Creator: Tiepolo, Giambattista (1696-1770)
The Banquet of Cleopatra, 1740s. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

The Death of Cleopatra, c. 1850. Creator: Gigoux, Jean-François (1806-1894)
The Death of Cleopatra, c. 1850. Found in the collection of the Musee des Beaux-Arts et d'Archeologie, Besancon

Cleopatra, ca 1664. Creator: Sirani, Elisabetta (1638-1665)
Cleopatra, ca 1664. Private Collection

Cleopatra, ca 1664. Creator: Sirani, Elisabetta (1638-1665)
Cleopatra, ca 1664. Private Collection

The Death of Cleopatra, 1785. Private Collection

The Death of Cleopatra. Private Collection

The Death of Cleopatra, 1884. Creator: Girardot, Georges Marie Julien (1856-1914)
The Death of Cleopatra, 1884. Private Collection

The Death of Cleopatra, c. 1640. Creator: Reni, Guido (1575-1642)
The Death of Cleopatra, c. 1640. Found in the Collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Cleopatra, 1875. Artist: Alma-Tadema, Sir Lawrence (1836-1912)
Cleopatra, 1875. Found in the collection of the Art Gallery of New South Wales

The Meeting of Antony and Cleopatra, 1885. Artist: Alma-Tadema, Sir Lawrence (1836-1912)
The Meeting of Antony and Cleopatra, 1885. From a private collection

The Death of Cleopatra, 1620. Found in the Collection of Collezione Cavallini-Sgarbi

The Death of Cleopatra, ca 1878. Private Collection

Cleopatra, ca 1639. Found in the Collection of Galerie Giovanni Sarti, Paris

Cleopatras feast, ca 1742. Found in the collection of Musee Cognacq-Jay, Paris

The Death of Cleopatra, ca 1624-1625. Found in the Collection of Alte Pinakothek, Munich

Cleopatra. Found in the Collection of Museo Poldi Pezzoli, Milan

The Death of Cleopatra. Artist: Turchi, Alessandro (1578-1649)
The Death of Cleopatra. Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

Cleopatra on bed, 1899. Artist: Vrubel, Mikhail Alexandrovich (1856-1910)
Cleopatra on bed, 1899. Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

The Death of Cleopatra (first version). Artist: Bocklin, Arnold (1827-1901)
The Death of Cleopatra (first version). Found in the collection of Art Museum Basel

The Death of Cleopatra, ca 1662. Artist: Canlassi, Guido (Guidobaldo) (1601-1663)
The Death of Cleopatra, ca 1662. Found in the collection of the Art History Museum, Vienne

The Death of Cleopatra, 1648. Artist: Guercino (1591-1666)
The Death of Cleopatra, 1648. Found in the collection of the Musei di Strada Nuova, Genoa

Cleopatras feast. Artist: Platzer, Johann Georg (1704-1761)
Cleopatras feast. Found in the collection of the Landesmuseum Joanneum

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"Ptolemy XIV: The Enigmatic Figure in Cleopatra's Reign" Ptolemy XIV, the lesser-known pharaoh of Egypt, played a significant role during the reign of his infamous sister and lover, Cleopatra. Despite being overshadowed by her captivating persona, Ptolemy XIV's presence can be traced through various artistic depictions. In Piero di Cosimo's "Portrait of Simonetta Vespucci (Cleopatra), " we catch a glimpse of the enigmatic queen herself. This painting captures her beauty and allure that captivated both Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. Lorrain Claude's masterpiece "The Disembarkation of Cleopatra at Tarsus" portrays an iconic moment when she seductively arrives to meet Mark Antony. The scene is filled with intrigue as their fates intertwine. "The Death of Cleopatra" has been depicted multiple times throughout history. In 1785, an unknown artist captured the tragic end with haunting realism. Georges Marie Julien Girardot revisited this theme in 1884, showcasing his unique interpretation. Guido Reni's version from around 1640 depicts a more serene death scene—a stark contrast to Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema's dramatic portrayal in "Cleopatra" from 1875 or their meeting in "The Meeting of Antony and Cleopatra" from 1885. Other artists like Alma-Tadema himself explored different aspects of Cleopatra's life beyond her demise. From depicting her lavish feast in ca 1742 to capturing her regal presence in ca 1639—each artwork adds another layer to understanding this historical figure. Ptolemy XIV may have lived under his sister’s shadow but remains an intriguing character within Egyptian history. These artworks provide glimpses into his tumultuous relationship with one of history’s most powerful women while shedding light on the complexities surrounding their reign.