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In the painting "The Judgment of Cambyses" we see the corrupt judge Sisamnes being flayed on orders from Cambyses. This happened between 533-522 B.C so why is it painted in medieval theme?

by /u/AlphaCodeNumerial in /r/AskHistorians

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