Cyrus Ii Collection

King Cyrus Handing over the Treasure Looted from the Temple of Jerusalem, 1655-1669. Creator: Ferdinand Bol
King Cyrus Handing over the Treasure Looted from the Temple of Jerusalem, 1655-1669. Other Title(s): King Cyrus Handing over the Treasure Looted from the Temple of Jerusalem. Solomon Receives Gifts

The Finding of Cyrus. Creator: Castiglione, Giovanni Benedetto (1610-1665)
The Finding of Cyrus. Private Collection

The Fall of Babylon, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1835. Creator: John Martin
The Fall of Babylon, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1835

The Diversion of the Euphrates, from The Story of Cyrus, Flanders, c. 1670. Woven at the workshop of Gillis Ydens, from designs by Michiel Coxie

Cyrus Defeats Spargapises, from The Story of Cyrus, Flanders, c. 1670. Woven at the workshop of Albert Auwercx, from designs by Michiel Coxie

Alexander at the Tomb of Cyrus the Great, 1796. Creator: Pierre Henri de Valenciennes
Alexander at the Tomb of Cyrus the Great, 1796

The Head of Cyrus brought to Queen Tomyris, ca. 1713-20. Creator: Gaspard Duchange
The Head of Cyrus brought to Queen Tomyris, ca. 1713-20

Cyrus the Great, Persian Emperor (engraving)
3647019 Cyrus the Great, Persian Emperor (engraving) by Camphausen, Wilhelm (1818-85); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cyrus the Great, Persian Emperor)

The boy Cyrus playing the King (litho)
STC416097 The boy Cyrus playing the King (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cyrus the Great (c.600-530 BC)

Cyrus and Croesus (litho)
STC416096 Cyrus and Croesus (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cyrus the Great (c.600-530 BC)

The life of Coesus saved by his death and dumb son, from My Magazine, pub. 1922 (litho)
3708985 The life of Coesus saved by his death and dumb son, from My Magazine, pub.1922 (litho) by Brock, Charles Edmund (1870-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: C E Brock (1870-1938) My Magazine

Tile depicting an eagle, 500-480 BC (glazed ceramic)
BOO178070 Tile depicting an eagle, 500-480 BC (glazed ceramic) by Achaemenid, (550-330 BC); 12.5x12.6 cm; National Museum of Iran, Tehran

Croesus stands in the shadow of death, from My Magazine, pub. 1922 (litho)
3708984 Croesus stands in the shadow of death, from My Magazine, pub.1922 (litho) by Brock, Charles Edmund (1870-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: C E Brock (1870-1938) My Magazine

Tomyris, shown nude from behind, placing the head of Cyrus into a sack held by a soldier, the decapitated body of Cyrus on the ground at her feet, from a series of four mythological scenes, ca. 1539

Still Life with Books, 1870s-80s. Creator: Attributed to William Notman
Still Life with Books, 1870s-80s

Tomb of Cyrus, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Tomb of Cyrus, 1890. Lime stone tomb of Cyrus II (c600-530BC), founder of the Achaemenid Empire, the first Persian Empire in his capital city of Pasargadae. A UNESCO World Heritage Site

Cyrus and Croesus, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Cyrus and Croesus, 1890. Croesus, king of Lydia, reigned from 560 BC until his defeat by Persian king Cyrus the Great, founder of the Achaemenid empire in 546 BC

The Struggle Between Gomates and Gobryas, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Struggle Between Gomates and Gobryas, 1890. Gobryas, a general of king Cyrus fights Gomates, (also known as Bardiya and Smerdis), or the false Smerdis, (a magi impersonator), c540BC

The Boy Cyrus Playing the King, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Boy Cyrus Playing the King, 1890. Cyrus II (c600-530BC), founder of the Achaemenid Empire, the first Persian Empire. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol

Tomb of Cyrus the Great, Pasargadae, Iran. Cyrus II, known as the Great (c585-c529 BC), was the founder of the Persian Achaemenid empire

Queen Tomyris. From: Speculum Humanae Salvationis (Mirror of Human Salvation) by Ludolph of Saxony. Artist: Anonymous
Queen Tomyris. From: Speculum Humanae Salvationis (Mirror of Human Salvation) by Ludolph of Saxony. Found in the collection of Det Kongelige Bibliotek

CLEMENCY OF CYRUS. King Cyrus the Great of Persia allows Jews in captivity in Babylon to return to the Holy Land, 6th century B.C

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Cyrus the Great entering Babylon, 539 BC. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Cyrus II, King of Persia, restoring the Hebrews sacred vessels. Hand-colored woodcut of a Gustave Dore illustration

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 (d. 546 B. C. ). Last king of Lydia. Croesus before Cyrus the Great of Persia, 546 B. C
CROESUS (d. 546 B.C.). Last king of Lydia. Croesus before Cyrus the Great of Persia, 546 B.C. Wood engraving, 19th century

KING CYRUS OF PERSIA (600?-529 B. C. ): wood engraving, 19th century
KING CYRUS OF PERSIA (600?-529 B.C.): wood engraving, 19th century

KING CROESUS OF LYDIA (d. 546 B. C. ). Last king of Lydia. Croesus before Cyrus the Great of Persia
KING CROESUS OF LYDIA (d. 546 B.C.). Last king of Lydia. Croesus before Cyrus the Great of Persia. Wood engraving, 19th century

CYRUS: BOOK OF EZRA. Cyrus restoring the vessels of the temple (Ezra 1: 7). Wood engraving after Gustave Dor
CYRUS: BOOK OF EZRA. Cyrus restoring the vessels of the temple (Ezra 1:7). Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

CYRUS II (600-529 B. C. ). Known as Cyrus the Great. King of Persia 550-529 B. C. Wood engraving, 19th century
CYRUS II (600-529 B.C.). Known as Cyrus the Great. King of Persia 550-529 B.C. Wood engraving, 19th century

CYRUS II (600-529 BC). Known as Cyrus the Great. King of Persia 550-529 B. C. Wood engraving, American, 19th century
CYRUS II (600-529 BC). Known as Cyrus the Great. King of Persia 550-529 B.C. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

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King Cyrus the Great traveling on horseback. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Achaemenian tomb of Cyrus II, 559-530 BC, on Murghab Plain, restored by Alexander the Great in 324 BC, Pasargadae, Iran, Middle East

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"Cyrus II: The Legendary Conqueror and Enlightened Ruler" Step into the ancient world as we explore the captivating life of Cyrus II, a name that echoes through history. From his triumphs on the battlefield to his benevolent reign, Cyrus II left an indelible mark on civilization. Witness the grandeur of Babylon's fall in John Martin's breathtaking illustration from 1835. Marvel at the sheer power and might that led to this monumental event, forever changing the course of empires. In Flanders' rendition from around 1670, experience "The Diversion of the Euphrates, " a strategic maneuver by Cyrus II that allowed him to conquer Babylon with cunning brilliance. This masterstroke showcases his tactical genius and unwavering determination. Delve deeper into Cyrus II's military prowess as he defeats Spargapises in another remarkable scene depicted by Flanders. Feel your heart race as you witness their clash, illustrating Cyrus II's unmatched skill on the battlefield. Travel forward in time to 1796 with Pierre Henri de Valenciennes' painting capturing Alexander at the Tomb of Cyrus the Great. Discover how even centuries later, great leaders paid homage to this legendary figure who shaped Persia's destiny. Laurent de la Hyre brings us "Panthea, Cyrus, and Araspas" from 1631/34—a poignant portrayal showcasing not only war but also love and loyalty amidst turmoil. It reminds us that behind every great ruler lies a complex human story. Gaspard Duchange takes us back further in time with "The Head of Cyrus brought to Queen Tomyris. " This haunting image captures Tomyris' revenge for her fallen son—an enduring testament to both her strength and Cyrus II’s formidable opponents. Explore depictions such as Persian Emperor engravings or lithographs like "The boy Cyrus playing King" or "Cyrus and Croesus.