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This is a drawing of a scene with multiple figures, including some in Roman attire and a kneeling figure presenting an offering. The drawing depicts a group of figures in classical garments, possibly soldiers and other figures wearing robes. One figure is seated on a pedestal with an inscription, while another kneels, offering what appears to be a head on a plate. The background is heavily shaded, highlighting the figures in the foreground. The composition suggests a narrative moment, perhaps of historical or mythological significance, surrounded by detailed textures and lines.
National Gallery of Art · Print
Artaxerxes Receiving the Head of Cyrus
Peregrino da Cesena
- Date
- c. 1490/1510
- Medium
- niello print
- Dimensions
- sheet: 4.1 x 6.7 cm (1 5/8 x 2 5/8 in.)
- Classification
- Accession number
- 1943.3.6687
- Credit line
- Rosenwald Collection
- Time span
- 1401 to 1500
- Department
- CG-E
Subjects and terms
- Bolognese
- Seated figure
- Woman
- niello print
- Costume
- Weapons
- Man
NGA object ID 9481. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.