Greetings Card : Croesus on the stake, historical artwork C018 / 7093
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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 was its king from 560 to 547 BC until his defeat by the Persians under Cyrus The Great (Cyrus II, centre left). In the Lydian account, Croesus was placed upon a great pyre by Cyrus orders, as Cyrus wanted to see if any of the heavenly powers would appear to save him from being burned alive
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Media ID 9236333
© Bildagentur-online/Tschanz/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
1883 Ancient Greece Army Black And White Burning Engraving Fire Greek Iron Age King Persian Pile Piled Portrait Prehistoric Prehistory Wood Anatolia Anatolian Asia Minor Burnt At The Stake Croesus Cyrus Ii Cyrus The Great Defeat Defeated Lydia Lydian Persians Pyre
Greetings Card (A5)
Step back in time with our captivating selection of historical greeting cards from Media Storehouse. This card features the haunting image of Croesus, the legendary King of Lydia, as depicted in the 1883 engraving by Tschanz/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY from Science Photo Library. Witness the intrigue and drama of ancient history unfold as you send a thoughtful message to your loved ones. Perfect for history enthusiasts or those with a keen appreciation for art, this card is sure to leave a lasting impression.
Create your own greetings card. Size when folded is A5 (14.5x21cm or 5.7x8.3 inches)
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 14.5cm x 21cm (5.7" x 8.3")
Estimated Product Size is 29cm x 21cm (11.4" x 8.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
The historical artwork C018/7093 captures a pivotal moment in ancient history - the burning of Croesus, King of Lydia, at the stake. Created in 1883, this powerful engraving depicts Croesus, positioned at the center of attention on a great pyre. Surrounding him are his conquerors, led by Cyrus The Great (Cyrus II), who defeated him and his Lydian kingdom. Croesus ruled Lydia from 560 to 547 BC until his fateful encounter with Cyrus and the Persian army. According to Lydian accounts, Cyrus ordered Croesus to be placed upon the pyre as an ultimate test of divine intervention. This act aimed to challenge any heavenly powers that might save Croesus from being burned alive. The black-and-white illustration portrays not only the intensity of this historical event but also highlights its significance within ancient Greek history. It serves as a reminder of both human triumphs and defeats during this Iron Age period in Asia Minor. This print offers viewers a glimpse into an era long gone by - one filled with power struggles between kingdoms and clashes between mighty armies. As we observe this scene frozen in time, we cannot help but ponder over the complexities of history and marvel at how our world has evolved since then.
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