Sophonisba receiving the poisoned cup from Massinissa

Artist: Andrea del Leudo
Artwork: Sophonisba receiving the poisoned cup from Massinissa
Description: The painting depicts the moment when Sophonisba, the widow of the Numidian king Syphax, is given a poisoned cup by Massinissa, her former lover and now her captor. She is shown seated on a couch, with Massinissa standing to the left and a group of figures, including a servant holding a bowl, to the right. The painting is full of drama and emotion, with Sophonisba’s face expressing a mixture of resignation and defiance.
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