Cleopatra jumps in the snake pit and dies

"The Death of Cleopatra" by Jean André Rixen, 1874.

"And with these words she jumped naked and determined amongst the snakes in the pit, because it was there that she wanted to die. Immediately the adders began to bite her and she died bravely, for love of Antony, who was so dear to her. And this is a true story, it is no fable.
Well, until I find a man who is as loyal and steadfast, so willing to die for love, I pray God that we won't have a headache!"