Psammetichus III gevangen genomen door Cambyses II 1780

This etching by Reinier Vinkeles depicts the capture of Psammetichus III by Cambyses II. The artwork, dated 1780, is a depiction of the historical event with detailed figures and a background of a bustling cityscape, possibly ancient Memphis. The focus is on the captured Psammetichus, kneeling before the triumphant Cambyses, with a crowd of onlookers surrounding them, creating a sense of drama and historical significance. This artwork, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, is a powerful representation of the ancient world and the dramatic events that shaped history.