Portretten van de koningen Cyrus de Grote en Cambyses Possibly 1610 - 1654

"Portretten van de koningen Cyrus de Grote en Cambyses" are two engraved portraits of Cyrus the Great and Cambyses, rulers of the Persian Empire, that were likely created between 1610 and 1654 by an anonymous artist. Both portraits are framed in ovals and depict the kings in a highly detailed fashion, with their garments and hairstyles depicted with great accuracy. The portraits are a testament to the enduring fascination with the ancient Persian Empire and its history in the early modern period, highlighting the importance of these figures in European historical consciousness. The artwork is now part of the Rijksmuseum's collection in Amsterdam.