The Family of Darius in front of Alexander, fan circa 1740-50
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The Family of Darius in front of Alexander, fan circa 1740-50
Fan, the paper leaf painted of an episode from ancient history, the clemency of Alexander the Great: having defeated Darius III (c. 380 BC - 330 BC) after the battle of Issos (333 BC), Alexander has the right of life and death over the Persian king's family. Darius's mother, wife and children prostrate themselves at the feet of the victor, and Alexander magnanimously grants them his mercy.
Very delicately carved sticks and guards, pierced, engraved, painted and varnished
Good condition (paint a little faded in places, restoration to one guard)
Size : 27 cm
Very delicately carved sticks and guards, pierced, engraved, painted and varnished
Good condition (paint a little faded in places, restoration to one guard)
Size : 27 cm
