Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Alexander Entering Babylon
Charles Le Brun
A monumental 17th-century masterpiece depicting Alexander the Great's triumphant entry into Babylon.
Apotheosis of Louis XIV
Charles Le Brun
1660 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A magnificent Baroque allegory celebrating the reign of Louis XIV through grand figures and rich symbolism.
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Where it works
A substantial artwork with a strong pulse in walnut and cognac tones — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Living Room · Office
- Placement
- Strongest on wider walls where it can anchor the room
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Rich brown, Charcoal black, Olive green
About the piece
Created around 1660 by Charles Le Brun, the premier painter to King Louis XIV, this painting is a masterful example of French Baroque allegory. The composition depicts figures in a golden chariot, symbolizing the triumphs of the sun king, set within a classical landscape populated by lions, camels, and a rich array of flora and fauna, all rendered with dramatic light and color.
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