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"The Family of Darius Before Alexander" - in the National Gallery - painted by Paul Veronese, 1857. Creator: Henry Duff Linton. "The Family of Darius Before Alexander" - in the National Gallery - painted by Paul Veronese, 1857
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"The Family of Darius Before Alexander" - in the National Gallery - painted by Paul Veronese, 1857. Creator: Henry Duff Linton. "The Family of Darius Before Alexander" - in the National Gallery - painted by Paul Veronese, 1857
"The Family of Darius Before Alexander" [after the battle of Issus, B.C. 333] - in the National Gallery - painted by Paul Veronese, 1857. Engraving of a painting. The Royal captives, having mistaken Hephaestion for Alexander, the Queen Mother, Sisygambis, implores pardon of the conqueror, who, pointing to his friend, tells her she has not erred, for Hephaestion is another Alexander. The elder of the two daughters, Statira, kneeling immediately behind her mother, became the wife of Alexander; she was, however, subsequently put to death by Perdiccas, through the instigation of Roxana, the second Persian wife of Alexander. The captive family, presented to the King by one of the Ministers of Darius, is kneeling in the centre of the picture, Alexander and his Generals, Hephaestioon and Parmenio, being on the spectator's right'. From "Illustrated London News", 1857
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The Family of Darius Before Alexander," painted by the Italian master Paul Veronese in 1857, is a captivating masterpiece housed in the National Gallery. This engraving, created by Henry Duff Linton, offers a glimpse into this grand painting that narrates an intriguing episode from ancient history. The scene unfolds after the Battle of Issus in 333 BC, where Alexander the Great emerges victorious against the Persian King Darius III. In the painting, the vanquished Persian royal family, led by Queen Sisygambis, is presented before Alexander as captives. Sisygambis, in a desperate plea for mercy, mistakes Hephaestion, one of Alexander's closest friends, for the conqueror himself. Alexander, amused by the error, reassures the queen that she has not erred, as Hephaestion is indeed another Alexander in the sense of sharing his master's wisdom and power. The elder of Darius' daughters, Statira, is shown kneeling behind her mother. She would later marry Alexander, but her fate would be tragic. She was ultimately put to death by Perdiccas, instigated by Roxana, Alexander's second Persian wife. The royal family is depicted in the center of the painting, with Alexander and his generals, Hephaestion and Parmenio, on the right-hand side. This engraving offers a glimpse into the rich historical and artistic detail of Veronese's painting, which continues to captivate viewers with its grandeur and intrigue. The painting's masterful use of color, light, and composition transports us to the ancient world, allowing us to witness a pivotal moment in history.
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