Alexander the Great at the Battle of the Granicus against the Persians

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Cornelis Troost

1737

Medium

oil on canvas

Dimensions

132.5; 110

About this artwork

hoogte 110 cm x breedte 132,5 cm

Art Historical Context

Cornelis Troost's *Alexander the Great at the Battle the Granicus against the* (1737) a pivotal moment from ancient history in vibrant oil on canvas. Measuring 110 cm high by 132.5 cm wide, this substantial work depicts Alexander's daring 334 BC victory over Persian forces at the Granicus River modern-day Turkey—the first major clash of his conquests that opened Asia to Macedonian rule. Troost, a leading Dutch Rococo artist (16961750), infuses the scene with dynamic energy, drawing on his background in theater design to stage the chaos of battle with dramatic flair. Painted during the Dutch E...

About the Artist

Cornelis Troost · 1696–1750

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Alexander the Great at the Battle of the Granicus against the Persians

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