Alexander and the Family of Darius from a set of The Story of Alexander 1695 - 1740
charleslebrun2
themetropolitanmuseumofart
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allegory
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baroque
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charcoal drawing
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decorative-art
This tapestry, "Alexander and the Family of Darius", was part of a series created between 1695 and 1740, depicting the life of Alexander the Great. The work was designed by Charles Le Brun, the leading French painter of the late 17th century. It portrays the moment when Alexander, having conquered the Persian Empire, encounters the family of the defeated Darius. The scene is depicted with grand gestures and theatrical drama, typical of the Baroque style. This work, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, demonstrates the continuing popularity of historical narratives in art, as well as the enduring legacy of Alexander the Great.
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