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Darius Marching to the Battle of Issus
workshop of Apollonio di Giovanni (active c. 1450), Florence, c. 1450–1455, tempera on panel
Apollonio di Giovanni was one of the most prominent cassone specialists in Florence. Cassoni (chests) were often produced in pairs, mostly on the occasion of marriages, with depictions of heroic deeds. Here, the Persian ruler Darius is shown going to battle against Alexander the Great.
- Artwork typepainting, cassone
- Object numberSK-A-3999
- Dimensionsheight 48.5 cm x width 141.5 cm
- Physical characteristicstempera op paneel