Darius Of Persia Collection

The Battle of Issus, 1602. Creator: Brueghel, Jan, the Elder (1568-1625)
The Battle of Issus, 1602. Found in the Collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

The Battle of Gaugamela in 331 BC, 1669. Creator: Le Brun, Charles (1619-1690)
The Battle of Gaugamela in 331 BC, 1669. Found in the Collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Alexander the Great and Hephaestion at the Deathbed of the wife of Darius III. Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

Alexander before the Dead Body of Darius, um 1700. Found in the Collection of Abbaye et muse e Saint-Le ger, Soissons

Bas-relief of King Darius I (Detail). Found in the Collection of Bisotun, Iran

Polystratos and the Dying Darius, 1837. Artist: Masini, Cesare (1812-1891)
Polystratos and the Dying Darius, 1837. Found in the collection of Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna

The Battle of Gaugamela in 331 BC. Artist: Courtois, Jacques (1621-1676)
The Battle of Gaugamela in 331 BC. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Alexander covers the corpse of Darius with his cloak (Illustration from the Serbian Alexandria), 1680s. Found in the collection of the State History Museum, Moscow

The Archers frieze from Darius I palace at Susa, c. 510-c. 500 BC. Artist: Assyrian Art
The Archers frieze from Darius I palace at Susa, c. 510-c. 500 BC. Found in the collection of the Louvre, Paris

The Queens of Persia at the feet of Alexander (The Tent of Darius), 1661. Artist: Le Brun, Charles (1619-1690)
The Queens of Persia at the feet of Alexander (The Tent of Darius), 1661. Found in the collection of the Musee de l Histoire de France

The Family of Darius before Alexander, c. 1565. Artist: Veronese, Paolo (1528-1588)
The Family of Darius before Alexander, c. 1565. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

The Battle of Alexander Versus Darius, 1644-1655. Artist: Cortona, Pietro da (1596-1669)
The Battle of Alexander Versus Darius, 1644-1655. Found in the collection of the Musei Capitolini, Rome

Darius I the Great. The Behistun Inscription, 6th century BC. Artist: Assyrian Art
Darius I the Great. The Behistun Inscription, 6th century BC

The Battle of Alexander at Issus, 1529. Artist: Altdorfer, Albrecht (c. 1480-1538)
The Battle of Alexander at Issus, 1529. Found in the collection of the Alte Pinakothek, Munich

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"Darius of Persia: A Legacy Carved in Stone and Paintings" Darius I, the Great King of Persia, left an indelible mark on history through his reign from 522 to 486 BC. His grandeur is immortalized in various artistic depictions that span centuries. One such representation can be found in the Archers frieze from Darius I's palace at Susa, created between 510 and 500 BC by Assyrian artists. This intricate artwork showcases the might and precision of Persian archers under Darius' command. Centuries later, another portrayal emerged as Alexander the Great stood before the lifeless body of Darius. In this painting dating back to around 1700 AD, we witness a pivotal moment where Alexander's conquests intersect with Darius' downfall. The bas-relief detailing King Darius I offers further insight into his regal presence. The artist masterfully captures his dignified countenance, symbolizing power and authority that defined his rule. In Cesare Masini's masterpiece "Polystratos and the Dying Darius" from 1837, we glimpse a poignant scene depicting compassion amidst conflict. As Polystratos cradles a wounded Darius in his arms, it humanizes both conqueror and conquered alike. Louis-Jean-Francois Lagrenee's artwork portrays Alexander alongside Hephaestion at the deathbed of one of Darius III's wives. This intimate moment reveals a complex relationship between two great leaders amid personal tragedy. Jacques Courtois' depiction of the Battle of Gaugamela transports us to one of history's most significant clashes. Here we witness how Alexander confronted and ultimately triumphed over mighty Persian forces led by none other than King Darius himself. An illustration from Serbian Alexandria during the 1680s shows Alexander covering the corpse of fallen rival with his cloak—a gesture that speaks volumes about the respect he held for Darius, even in death.