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Death of Pausanias, 1890. Creator: Unknown
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Death of Pausanias, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Death of Pausanias, 1890. Pausanias, Spartan regent and general suspected of conspiring with Xerxes I during the Greco-Persian Wars, on arrest he escaped to the temple of Athena, was held siege and died of starvation. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol. I - Early and Greek History", by Edmund Ollier. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890]
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5th Century Athens Betrayal Betraying Cassell And Cassell And Co Cassell And Company Cassells Cassells Illustrated Universal History Conspiracy Conspirator Conspirators Corpse Early And Greek History Edmund Edmund Ollier Greco Persian Wars Hunger Hungry Lacedaemon Malnutrition Ollier Regent Sparta Spartan Starvation Traitor Treason Weak Ancient Greek Cassell And Company Ltd Pausanias
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The print captures the dramatic scene of the "Death of Pausanias" in 1890. The creator remains unknown, but this powerful image depicts a significant event from ancient Greek history. Pausanias, a Spartan regent and general suspected of conspiring with Xerxes I during the Greco-Persian Wars, found himself in dire circumstances. After his arrest, Pausanias managed to escape to the temple of Athena where he was subsequently besieged. Trapped within its walls, he faced a slow and agonizing death by starvation. This haunting portrayal showcases the desperation and suffering endured by Pausanias as he succumbed to malnutrition. The engraving adds an air of solemnity to the composition while emphasizing the historical context surrounding this tragic event. The bodies depicted are stark reminders of both human mortality and betrayal within political power struggles. Taken from Edmund Ollier's book "Cassells Illustrated Universal History" published in 1890, this print serves as a visual representation of an important moment in ancient Greece's past. It offers viewers a glimpse into the treacherous world of conspiracy and treason that existed during that time. This artwork not only highlights historical significance but also demonstrates how art can convey complex emotions through simple monochrome imagery. As we gaze upon this portrait, we cannot help but feel empathy for Pausanias' plight - hunger-stricken, weak-bodied, yet forever etched into our collective memory as both traitor and victim.
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