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Title
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Sophonisba regina Nunidie
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Description
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Masinissa, the king of Numidia, is depicted on the right side of the engraving speaking with a man named Laelius. Laelius is depicted pointing at Masinissa as he reproaches him for marrying a captive of the Romans. Not able to disobey Laelius, Masinissa ordered a servant to give Sophonisba, his wife, a cup of diluted poison. Sophonisba is depicted on the left side of the engraving willingly drinking the poison. The servant in front of Sophonisba looks astonished at how willingly she drank the poison.
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Image Creator
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Anonymous (Engraver)
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Identifier
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mta:18213
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Source Name
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Iohannis Bocacij in librum de claris mulieribus
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Image
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