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Thomiris, Queen of the Scyths, and Cyrus

Paulus Pontius, Peter Paul Rubens

Thomiris, Queen of the Scyths, and Cyrus

1629

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Paulus Pontius, Peter Paul Rubens

Thomiris, Queen of the Scyths, and Cyrus

1629

Physical Qualities Engraving, Sheet (Trimmed to platemark): 406 x 597 mm. (16 x 23 1/2 in.) Image: 401 x 590 mm. (15 13/16 x 23 1/4 in.)
Credit Line Garrett Collection
Object Number 1984.81.240

Inscribed: Recto: Below image, at left: "Petrus Paulus Rubens pinxit. / Paulus Pontius sculpsit."; below image, center: "SATIA DE SANGVINE QVEN SEMPER SITISTI."; below image at right, in brown ink: "84"; below image at right: "Cum priuilegijs Regis Christianissimi, / Serenissimae Infantis, et Ordinum confœd. aº.1630." Verso: Below at left, in graphite: "7332 [in diamond]"

Markings: CM: Claghorn

Artist

Paulus Pontius

Flemish, 1603-1658
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Artist

Peter Paul Rubens

Flemish, 1577-1640
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