Cambyses Ii Collection

The Judgement of Cambyses (oil on panel)
490280 The Judgement of Cambyses (oil on panel) by Claeissins or Claeissens, Anthuenis (Antoon) (1536-1613); 110.5x122.8 cm; Groeningemuseum, Bruges

Detail of the Judgement of Cambyses, 1498 (oil on panel)
489985 Detail of the Judgement of Cambyses, 1498 (oil on panel) by David, Gerard (c.1460-1523); Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; (add.info)

The Judgement of Cambyses, 1498 (oil on panel)
489984 The Judgement of Cambyses, 1498 (oil on panel) by David, Gerard (c.1460-1523); 182.2x159.4 cm; Groeningemuseum, Bruges

Meeting between Cambyses II and Psammetichus III, by Jean Adrien Guignet (1816-1854)
JLJ4600434 Meeting between Cambyses II and Psammetichus III, by Jean Adrien Guignet (1816-1854), 19th century (oil on canvas) by Guignet, Jean Adrien (1816-54); Louvre, Paris

Cambyses punishing the unjust judge Sisamnes, ca. 1630-80. ca. 1630-80
Cambyses punishing the unjust judge Sisamnes, ca. 1630-80

Cambyes and Psammetichs, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Cambyes and Psammetichs, 1890. Cambyes II (c600BC- 559BC) king of Anshan in the Achaemenid dynasty defeats Psammeticus III, last Pharaoh of the 26th Dynasty of Egypt

Egyptian sandstorm destroys the army of Cambyses II
Persian army of Cambyses II destroyed in a North African sandstorm after conquering the Nile valley, 522 BC. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Gustav Dore illustration

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Persians hurling cats at Pelusiums defenders during Cambyses IIs conquest of Egypt, 525 BC. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The Judgment of Cambyses (left panel), 1498. Artist: David, Gerard (ca. 1460-1523)
The Judgment of Cambyses (left panel), 1498. Found in the collection of the Groeningemuseum, Bruges

The Flaying of the Corrupt Judge Sisamnes (right panel), 1498. Artist: David, Gerard (ca. 1460-1523)
The Flaying of the Corrupt Judge Sisamnes (right panel), 1498. Found in the collection of the Groeningemuseum, Bruges

Cambyses II, ruler of the Achaemenid Persians, conquers Egypt and causes great offence by slaying the sacred Apis bull of Memphis

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"Cambyses II: A Tale of Power, Justice, and Infamy" In the realm of ancient Persia, a figure emerged who would forever be etched in history as Cambyses II. This enigmatic ruler's story unfolds through captivating artworks that depict his reign with both awe-inspiring grandeur and chilling brutality. One such masterpiece is "The Judgement of Cambyses, " an oil painting on panel that transports us to a scene where justice hangs in the balance. The detail captured in this artwork reveals the intensity of emotions as Cambyses presides over a trial, his gaze piercing through those accused, and is here that we witness the weighty responsibility bestowed upon him - to discern truth from deception. Another striking piece is "The Flaying of Sisamnes, " also an oil painting on panel. In this gruesome depiction, artist David Gerard unveils the horrifying fate awaiting corrupt judge Sisamnes at the hands of Cambyses' wrathful punishment. The meticulous attention to detail evokes visceral reactions as we witness Sisamnes being stripped bare, exposing not only his physical form but also his moral corruption. A meeting between Cambyses II and Psammetichus III comes alive in Jean Adrien Guignet's artwork from 1816-1854. This encounter between two powerful rulers hints at political intrigue and alliances forged amidst shifting sands of power. As we delve deeper into these artistic representations, it becomes evident that Cambyses II was a complex character – feared by some for his ruthless acts yet revered by others for delivering justice without compromise. His legacy echoes through time as he punishes unjust judges like Sisamnes or engages in diplomatic exchanges with fellow leaders like Psammetichus III. Through various interpretations across centuries by artists unknown or renowned such as David Gerard himself (ca. 1460-1523), Cambyses' tale continues to captivate our imagination even today.