Brand van Persepolis uit de reeks Geschiedenis van Alexander de Grote 1619

"Brand van Persepolis uit de reeks Geschiedenis van Alexander de Grote" (Fire of Persepolis from the series History of Alexander the Great), a tapestry by Karel van Mander (1579-1623) created in 1619, depicts the burning of the ancient city of Persepolis by Alexander the Great. The tapestry, measuring an impressive 438 cm high and 513 cm wide, vividly portrays the destruction and chaos of the event. Van Mander's tapestry draws from historical accounts and classical imagery, creating a powerful and visually striking representation of a pivotal moment in ancient history.