Tomyris en Cyrus 1643

This etching by Crispijn van den Queborn, dated 1643, depicts the historical moment when Tomyris, queen of the Massagetae, received the severed head of Cyrus the Great in a bag. The scene portrays Tomyris, standing majestically, while a soldier presents her with the bag. The scene is filled with detail, including fallen soldiers and weapons scattered on the ground. This artwork, held at the Rijksmuseum, serves as a powerful illustration of a significant event in ancient history.