Figures from the Painted Vase of Darius, 1857. 'Procession of Apollo, Diana etc; Darius on his throne, and attendants; Satrap receiving tributes. This exquisite work of antique art is of the form of the Apulian Amphora, and is the largest that has ever been [it depicts] Apollo with a swan, and Diana on a stag - both protectors of the second series of figures may be seen Darius, King of Kings, seated on a throne, with his robes and his tiara richly embroidered and , in the third series of figures, there is a satrap, who receives the tributes of the provinces
Figures from the Painted Vase of Darius, 1857. 'Procession of Apollo, Diana etc; Darius on his throne, and attendants; Satrap receiving tributes. This exquisite work of antique art is of the form of the Apulian Amphora, and is the largest that has ever been [it depicts] Apollo with a swan, and Diana on a stag - both protectors of the second series of figures may be seen Darius, King of Kings, seated on a throne, with his robes and his tiara richly embroidered and , in the third series of figures, there is a satrap, who receives the tributes of the provinces and kingdoms of Asia in money, precious objects - such as paterae, candelabra, &c. - wherewith to defray the expenses of the war. These provinces are represented under the emblems of young and beautiful women'. From "Illustrated London News", 1857.
Size: 3895px × 2869px
Photo credit: © The Print Collector / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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