The Battle of Alexander at Issus by Pietro da Cortona

The Battle of Alexander at Issus 

drawing, gouache, ink, pencil

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drawing

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baroque

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pen sketch

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gouache

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pencil sketch

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landscape

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mannerism

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figuration

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ink

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pencil

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history-painting

"The Battle of Alexander at Issus" is a drawing by the Italian Baroque artist Pietro da Cortona. It depicts a scene from the Battle of Issus, a decisive victory for Alexander the Great against the Persian king Darius III in 333 BCE. The drawing, done in pen and brown ink, captures the intense chaos of the battle with dynamic figures and a strong sense of movement, showcasing Cortona's signature dynamic style. This drawing is currently part of the collection of the Städel Museum in Frankfurt.

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