Figure Studies
Family of Darius Before Alexander
Francesco Fontebasso
This dramatic mid-18th-century painting by Francesco Fontebasso captures the emotional surrender of Darius’s family to Alexander the Great.
The Queens of Persia at the Feet of Alexander
Charles Le Brun
1650 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A masterful French Baroque historical scene depicting the dramatic encounter between Alexander the Great and the family of Darius.
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Where it works
A substantial artwork with a strong pulse in a warmer tonal register — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Dining Room · Study
- Placement
- Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Terracotta clay
About the piece
Painted by Charles Le Brun around 1650, this monumental work captures the moment Alexander the Great visits the tent of the defeated Darius III. The scene is renowned for its sophisticated Baroque composition and emotional depth, illustrating the magnanimity of the conqueror as the royal women of Persia kneel before him in an atmosphere of tension and grace.
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