Artaxerxes Receiving the Head of Cyrus

About this work

This image depicts a scene from ancient times, with a group of people gathered around a pedestal. A man sits on the pedestal, wearing a helmet and holding a sword, while another man kneels before him, holding a head. To the left, three men stand, one holding a spear and another a staff. The scene is rendered in a detailed, high-contrast style, with deep shadows and bright highlights. The figures are dressed in classical attire, with flowing robes and armor. The image appears to be a print, possibly made using a technique such as chiaroscuro. To learn more about this style, look up the artist Peregrino da Cesena.