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Marcus Licinius Crassus Mocked by Parthian Envoys
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Marcus Licinius Crassus Mocked by Parthian Envoys

Ludwig Gottlieb Portman · 1800 · etching; stippelets; paper

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

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The Parthian general Vagises points to the inside of his hand. He tells Marcus Licinius Crassus that hair will grow on his hand even faster than Crassus will reach Seleucia.

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Credit lineMarcus Licinius Crassus uitgelachen door Parthische afgezanten. 1800. Ludwig Gottlieb Portman. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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