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Alexander Entering Babylon
Charles Le Brun
1664 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A monumental 17th-century masterpiece depicting Alexander the Great's triumphant entry into Babylon.
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Where it works
A substantial artwork with a strong pulse in a warmer tonal register — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Living Room · Study
- Placement
- Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Soft gray
About the piece
Painted in 1664 by Charles Le Brun for King Louis XIV, this grand history painting depicts the triumphant entry of Alexander the Great into Babylon. The scene is filled with Baroque drama, showcasing Alexander in a golden chariot alongside elephants, soldiers, and classical architecture, reflecting the power and majesty of the conqueror.
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