Polycrates Collection

The Crucifixion of Polycrates, c. 1662. Creator: Salvator Rosa
The Crucifixion of Polycrates, c. 1662

Polycrates Crucifixion, c. 1664. Creator: Salvator Rosa
Polycrates Crucifixion, c. 1664

Polycrates and the Fisherman, c. 1664. Creator: Salvator Rosa
Polycrates and the Fisherman, c. 1664

A messenger returns from Oroetus with stories of trenedous riches, c. 1950 (litho)
1122668 A messenger returns from Oroetus with stories of trenedous riches, c.1950 (litho) by Valda, John Harris (d.1941); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Guile of Oroetes, c. 1940s (litho)
IL439468 The Guile of Oroetes, c.1940s (litho) by Valda, John Harris (d.1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Newnes Pictorial Knowledge, depicting the trickery of Oroetes)

Study for Polycrates Crucifixion, c. 1662 (pen & brown iron gall ink
2972809 Study for PolycratesA Crucifixion, c.1662 (pen & brown iron gall ink, with brush & brown wash, over traces of graphite on buff laid paper, laid down on cream laid paper) by Rosa

Polycrates and the Fisherman, c. 1664 (oil on canvas)
2970551 Polycrates and the Fisherman, c.1664 (oil on canvas) by Rosa, Salvator (1615-73); 73x98.6 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Wentworth Greene Field Memorial Fund; Italian

The guile of Oroetes: eight chests of stones with a layer of gold on top
1122669 The guile of Oroetes: eight chests of stones with a layer of gold on top, shown to the messenger of Polycrates, c.1950 (litho) by Valda

Polycrates Hanged, ca 1413-1415. Artist: Boucicaut Master, (Master of the Hours for Marshal Boucicaut)
Polycrates Hanged, ca 1413-1415. Found in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

crucifixion Polycrates tyrant capture Persians
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Salvator Rosa, The Crucifixion of Polycrates, Italian, 1615 - 1673, c. 1662, etching and drypoint on laid paper

Polycrates Hanged; Boucicaut Master Illuminator, French, active about 1390 - 1430; Paris, France, Europe; about 1413 - 1415; Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint

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"Polycrates: A Tale of Power, Betrayal, and Riches" Step into the world of Polycrates, a figure shrouded in mystery and intrigue. Through various artworks such as "Polycrates Crucifixion" by Salvator Rosa, we catch glimpses of his tumultuous life. In "Polycrates Crucifixion, " painted in 1664, we witness the tragic end of this enigmatic character. The artist's brush strokes capture the agony and despair as Polycrates meets his fate on the cross, and is a haunting portrayal that leaves us pondering the events that led to this moment. But who was Polycrates? In another artwork titled "Polycrates and the Fisherman, " also by Salvator Rosa, we see him engaging with ordinary people. Perhaps it is through these interactions that he gained both power and enemies. One lithograph from 1950 depicts a messenger returning from Oroetus with tales of tremendous riches. This hints at Polycrates' insatiable desire for wealth and luxury – a trait that ultimately leads to his downfall. "The Guile of Oroetes, " depicted in another lithograph from the 1940s, unveils an intricate plot against our protagonist. Eight chests filled with stones topped with gold layers symbolize deceitful promises made by Oroetes to entrap Polycrates. Interestingly enough, history intertwines with folklore when Julius Caesar allegedly murdered Polycrates kindly received him. Such connections blur fact and fiction surrounding this captivating figure. Delving deeper into history reveals more depictions like "Study for Polycrates Crucifixion. " Created using pen & brown iron gall ink in 1662, it showcases an early exploration of Rosa's vision for capturing this pivotal moment in time. Another artwork titled "The crucifixion the tyrant after his capture by Persians" takes us back even further, to the year 1662.