"Battle between Alexander and Darius", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami, 931 1524–25

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Battle between Alexander and Darius', Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami, 931 1524–25, Made in present-day Afghanistan, Herat, Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper, Painting: H. 7 3/8 in. ( cm), Codices, This razm (battle) scene is set against a hilly background, with groups of figures engaged in combat. Three figures in the foreground attack their mounted enemies. A severed arm, a slain soldier, and a strewn helmet suggest the violence of battle, though the image itself betrays little ferocity

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Size: 3893px × 5538px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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