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Darius Marching to the Battle of Issus
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Darius Marching to the Battle of Issus

c. 1450 - c. 1455 · panel; tempera

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Apollonio di Giovanni was one of the most prominent cassone specialists in Florence. Cassoni (chests) were often produced in pairs, mostly on the occasion of marriages, with depictions of heroic deeds. Here, the Persian ruler Darius is shown going to battle against Alexander the Great.

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paintingcassonetransport, train (military)
Credit lineDarius Marching to the Battle of Issus. c. 1450 - c. 1455. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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