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Sisygambis, the mother of Darius, mistaking Hephaestion for Alexander the Great
CH402121 Sisygambis, the mother of Darius, mistaking Hephaestion for Alexander the Great (oil on canvas) by Mura, Francesco de (1696-1782); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 22669960
© Christie's Images / Bridgeman Images
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Bask in the rich history and intrigue of ancient Macedonia with our exquisite Canvas Print of "Sisygambis, the mother of Darius, mistaking Hephaestion for Alexander the Great" by Francesco de Mura. This stunning oil on canvas masterpiece, from the private collection and now available as a beautiful Canvas Print, showcases a poignant moment from the legendary tale of Hephaestion and Alexander the Great. Sisygambis, the loving mother of Darius, mistakes Hephaestion for her beloved son, Alexander, in this captivating work of art. Bring the timeless beauty and history of this iconic moment into your home or office with our high-quality Canvas Prints, expertly printed on premium canvas and coated with a protective, archival-quality finish. Experience the art of the past, present, and future with Media Storehouse.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
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Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In this oil on canvas painting by Francesco de Mura, titled "Sisygambis, the mother of Darius, mistaking Hephaestion for Alexander the Great" we are transported back to a moment of mistaken identity and intense emotions. The scene unfolds within a classical Persian tent set against a breathtaking landscape. Sisygambis, portrayed with regal grace and vulnerability, stands at the forefront of the composition. Her face is filled with awe and adoration as she gazes upon Hephaestion, who is adorned in full Macedonian armor. Mistakenly believing him to be her son's conqueror and ruler of an empire, Alexander the Great himself, Sisygambis' confusion adds depth to this poignant encounter. The soldier's helmet obscures his face just enough to allow for such misidentification. De Mura skillfully captures both the strength and tenderness in Sisygambis' expression as she reaches out towards Hephaestion. The artist masterfully conveys her internal struggle between fear and admiration. This painting serves as a testament to the power of art in evoking complex human emotions across time. It invites us into an intimate moment that transcends cultural boundaries – reminding us that even amidst war and conquests, there exists room for compassion and understanding. As we contemplate this masterpiece from Bridgeman Images' collection through Fine Art Finder's print reproduction, we are reminded of our shared humanity and how easily misunderstandings can shape our
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