Tiran Phalaris geeft het bevel om Perillus te verbranden in de bronzen stier c. 1575 - 1580

This drawing by Jan (I) Snellinck depicts the gruesome death of Perillus, a craftsman who designed a brazen bull for the tyrant Phalaris. The scene, set in a public square, shows Phalaris, clad in a crown, ordering the execution of Perillus, who is being pushed into the bull. This drawing, dated c. 1575 - 1580, demonstrates the artist's mastery of composition, detailing, and chiaroscuro technique. The work is part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam and reflects the Dutch fascination with classical mythology and historical events.