Strijd tussen Alexander de Grote en Darius III 1674 - 1682

This etching, "Strijd tussen Alexander de Grote en Darius III", depicts a pivotal moment in the Battle of Issus, a clash between Alexander the Great and the Persian King Darius III. Created by Robertus de Mol between 1674 and 1682, the artwork captures the chaotic energy of the battle with a dynamic composition. The focus is on the central figures of Alexander and Darius, with Alexander's victorious charge and Darius's fleeing chariot emphasized. This scene of historical combat serves as a reminder of the power of the Macedonian empire and the significance of the battle.