Cambyses Appointing Otanes Judge
The Met
Artist: Peter Paul Rubens(probably 18th century)
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on wood
Dimensions: 18 x 17 1/2 in. (45.7 x 44.5 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of William E. Dodge, 1900
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A black and white image of a robed figure on a platform, surrounded by a large crowd
Detailed Description
The black and white image depicts a crowded scene with numerous figures, centered around a man seated on a raised platform. This central figure has long, wavy hair and a beard, and wears a robe, with his left hand resting on his chest. He holds a slender staff in his right hand. To his immediate left, a woman and several children look up at him; one child kneels with outstretched hands. To his right, a man in a long, tattered robe and a turban stands, also holding a staff, facing the central figure. A small dog is visible near his feet, and another child is behind him. In the background to the left, an older, bearded man with a staff stands, and above him, a faintly rendered, bearded head emerges from a cloud-like form, with illegible text above it. To the right, a group of men, some wearing helmets and armor and carrying spears or staffs, are tightly packed. Architectural elements, including large columns and an archway, frame the background.
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