Framed Print : Croesus on the stake, historical artwork C018 / 7093
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Croesus on the stake, historical artwork C018 / 7093
Croesus on the stake. 1883 engraving of Croesus, King of lydia, (centre) being burnt at the stake. Lydia was an Iron Age kingdom of western Asia Minor, around Anatolia. Croesus was its king from 560 to 547 BC until his defeat by the Persians under Cyrus The Great (Cyrus II, centre left). In the Lydian account, Croesus was placed upon a great pyre by Cyrus orders, as Cyrus wanted to see if any of the heavenly powers would appear to save him from being burned alive
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1883 Ancient Greece Army Black And White Burning Engraving Fire Greek Iron Age King Persian Pile Piled Portrait Prehistoric Prehistory Wood Anatolia Anatolian Asia Minor Burnt At The Stake Croesus Cyrus Ii Cyrus The Great Defeat Defeated Lydia Lydian Persians Pyre
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Add a touch of historical intrigue to your home or office with our stunning Framed Print of "Croesus on the Stake" by Bildagentur-online/Tschanz/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY. This captivating 1883 engraving depicts the legendary King of Lydia, Croesus, enduring the fiery punishment of being burnt at the stake. A symbol of ancient power and resilience, this exquisite piece of art is sure to ignite conversations and inspire wonder. Order now and bring a piece of history into your space.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.4cm x 40.4cm (15.9" x 15.9")
Estimated Product Size is 44.6cm x 62cm (17.6" x 24.4")
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The historical artwork C018/7093 captures a pivotal moment in ancient history - the burning of Croesus, King of Lydia, at the stake. Created in 1883, this powerful engraving depicts Croesus, positioned at the center of attention on a great pyre. Surrounding him are his conquerors, led by Cyrus The Great (Cyrus II), who defeated him and his Lydian kingdom. Croesus ruled Lydia from 560 to 547 BC until his fateful encounter with Cyrus and the Persian army. According to Lydian accounts, Cyrus ordered Croesus to be placed upon the pyre as an ultimate test of divine intervention. This act aimed to challenge any heavenly powers that might save Croesus from being burned alive. The black-and-white illustration portrays not only the intensity of this historical event but also highlights its significance within ancient Greek history. It serves as a reminder of both human triumphs and defeats during this Iron Age period in Asia Minor. This print offers viewers a glimpse into an era long gone by - one filled with power struggles between kingdoms and clashes between mighty armies. As we observe this scene frozen in time, we cannot help but ponder over the complexities of history and marvel at how our world has evolved since then.
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