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Artemisia Receiving Mausolus’ Ashes (also known as Sophonisba Receiving the Poisoned Cup) is a painting by the Dutch master Rembrandt. It is housed in the Museo del Prado of Madrid Spain. It is signed REMBRANDT F: 1634.The subject of the picture is still unclear. It portrays a young woman variously identified as Sophonisba or Artemisia or a generic queen due to her jewels and rich garments receiving a cup from a maiden.
