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Tomyris dyes the head of Cyrus in blood
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Tomyris dyes the head of Cyrus in blood

Georg Pencz · 1539 · engraving; paper

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

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Tomyris, queen of the Massagetae, punishes the Persian king Cyrus for the battle he caused. After his death he is beheaded and she dips his head in human blood.

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Credit lineTomyris doopt hoofd van Cyrus in bloed. 1539. Georg Pencz. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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