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Popilius Laenas draws a circle
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Popilius Laenas draws a circle

Jan Miel · 1633 - 1664 · etching; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Roman consul Popilius Laenas draws a circle in the sand around the feet of King Antiochus IV Epiphanes. Popilius asked the king to give him an answer to the question whether he would return his conquered territories to Rome before he left the circle.

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Credit linePopilius Laenas tekent een cirkel. 1633 - 1664. Jan Miel. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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