The Head of Cyrus brought to Queen Tomyris

Gaspard Duchange French

After Peter Paul Rubens Flemish

ca. 1713–20

Not on view

Artwork Details

Title: The Head of Cyrus brought to Queen Tomyris
Artist: Gaspard Duchange (French, Paris 1662–1757 Paris)
Artist: After Peter Paul Rubens (Flemish, Siegen 1577–1640 Antwerp)
Date: ca. 1713–20
Medium: Engraving; first state of two
Dimensions: Sheet (Trimmed): 14 9/16 × 19 1/8 in. (37 × 48.5 cm)
Classification: Prints
Credit Line: Gift of Edward W. Root, Elihu Root Jr. and Mrs. Ulysses S. Grant III, 1937
Object Number: 37.17.73
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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