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Entry of Alexander into Babylon | Charles Le Brun | 1665

Entry of Alexander into Babylon | Charles Le Brun | 1665

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"Entry of Alexander into Babylon" by Charles Le Brun is a majestic portrayal of the triumphant arrival of Alexander the Great into the legendary city of Babylon. With his characteristic attention to detail and mastery of composition, Le Brun depicts Alexander riding at the forefront of a grand procession, greeted by cheering crowds and opulent architecture. The painting exudes a sense of awe and grandeur, as Alexander's conquests are celebrated in the splendor of Babylon's streets. Le Brun's meticulous rendering of the scene, from the ornate costumes to the bustling activity of the city, immerses viewers in the spectacle of ancient triumph and imperial glory. "Entry of Alexander into Babylon" stands as a testament to Le Brun's ability to capture the majesty and drama of historical events with unmatched skill and precision.

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  • Title The Entry of Alexander into Babylon (Entrée d'Alexandre dans Babylone), also known as The Triumph of Alexander
  • Artist Charles Le Brun (French, 1619-1690; First Painter to Louis XIV)
  • Year of creation 1665 (part of Le Brun's celebrated "Battles of Alexander" cycle commissioned by Louis XIV, the Sun King, who declared Le Brun "the greatest French artist of all time"; depicts Alexander the Great's triumphal entry into Babylon following his decisive victory over Darius III at the Battle of Gaugamela in 331 BC, with Alexander on a chariot drawn by two elephants, crowned with a laurel wreath and holding a victory-topped scepter, while Bagophanes the Babylonian governor organizes the lavish celebration and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon appear in the background; the composition draws on the ancient historian Quintus Curtius Rufus's account)
  • Technique/Medium Oil on canvas
  • Original dimensions 450 x 707 cm
  • Collection/Museum Musée du Louvre, Paris (Room 32; from the Royal collection of Louis XIV)

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