LA HYRE, Laurent de
(b. 1606, Paris, d. 1656, Paris)

Cyrus Announcing to Araspas that Panthea Has Obtained His Pardon

1631-34
Oil on canvas, 142 x 102 cm
Art Institute, Chicago

The painting depicts a theatrical scene from the tragedy Panthea by Tristan L'Hermite. This explains why the figures are dressed in superb plumed hats.




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