Alexander the Great at the Battle of the Granicus against the Persians, Cornelis Troost, 1737
1737
110.0 x 133.0 cm
Battle between the army of Alexander the Great and the Persians at the Granikos (Granicus). In the foreground fighting riders, including Alexander on a white horse. Right in the background riders and soldiers travel through the river.
Cornelis Troost (1696 – 1750)
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About this artwork
- Title: Alexander the Great at the Battle of the Granicus against the Persians, Cornelis Troost, 1737
- Artist: Cornelis Troost
- Year: 1737
- Original dimensions: 110.0 x 133.0 cm
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Main color: Rosy Brown
- Perceived brightness: balanced