The Departure of Darius for the Battle of Issus — Workshop of Apollonio di Giovanni

Workshop of Apollonio di Giovanni. Painted c. 1450 - c. 1455.

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.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in Middle Ages and Renaissance, Renaissance in Italy, Main building.

tempera, panel · Original size: 156.8 × 43.8 cm

Print: 119 × 33.2 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200108134. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.