# Room of Sofonisba \(detail\)

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## Artwork

- Artist: [ZELOTTI, Giovanni Battista](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/zelotti-giovanni-battista-r7b75828d52e7c3>)
- Date: 1551-1600
- Technique: Fresco

## Commentary

In the Room of Sofonisba, the scenes framed by Corinthian columns, narrate the tragic final events in the life of Sofonisba, queen of the Numidians. The left wall shows The Weeping Sofonisba Welcoming Massinissa; the central section has Sofonisba Imploring Massinissa; and on the right is Sofonisba Receiving Poison. The picture shows the scene Sofonisba Receiving Poison.

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## Attribution

[Web Gallery of Art](<https://beta.wga.hu/pages/about>)