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1529\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a reproduction print of the famous historical painting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The Battle of Alexander at Issus” (Alexanderschlacht)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, created by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlbrecht Altdorfer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in 1529. One of the masterpieces of the German Renaissance, the artwork depicts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlexander the Great's victory over the Persian king Darius III at the Battle of Issus in 333 BC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The original painting is housed at the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlte Pinakothek in Munich, Germany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe monumental battle scene portrays \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe Macedonian army confronting the forces of the Persian Empire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with thousands of soldiers, cavalrymen and military formations spread across an immense landscape. At the center of the conflict, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlexander the Great pursues the retreating Darius III\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, whose army suffered a decisive defeat. The battle marked a crucial turning point in Alexander's campaign against the Achaemenid Persian Empire and helped establish his dominance over the eastern Mediterranean.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAltdorfer's composition is particularly remarkable for its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eextraordinary panoramic perspective and meticulous depiction of countless soldiers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The battlefield stretches toward distant mountains, rivers and the Mediterranean coast, while a dramatic sky features \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe setting sun and rising moon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, symbolizing the cosmic significance of the confrontation. The armies wear armor and carry weapons resembling those of the 16th century, reflecting the Renaissance tradition of interpreting ancient history through contemporary imagery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePainted in oil on a wooden panel, the original artwork measures approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e158.4 × 120.3 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It was commissioned by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuke William IV of Bavaria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as part of a series of historical paintings. Combining intricate military detail, sweeping geography and dramatic celestial symbolism, Altdorfer's masterpiece remains one of the most celebrated examples of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRenaissance battle painting and historical art inspired by Ancient Greece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Strategy Maps","offers":[{"title":"Unframed \/ 91x61cm | 24x36in","offer_id":55895655809366,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"Unframed \/ 70x50cm | 28x20pol","offer_id":55895655842134,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black Frame \/ 91x61cm | 24x36in","offer_id":55895655874902,"sku":null,"price":74.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black Frame \/ 70x50cm | 28x20pol","offer_id":55895655907670,"sku":null,"price":63.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"Imitazione del rovere \/ 91x61cm | 24x36in","offer_id":55895655940438,"sku":null,"price":78.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"Imitazione del rovere \/ 70x50cm | 28x20pol","offer_id":55895655973206,"sku":null,"price":67.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/3786\/0438\/files\/TheBattleofAlexanderatIssus1529-AlbrechtAltdorfer-AlexandertheGreatHistoricalPaintingPoster_0a2c18df-c103-4874-99ed-753a98671492.jpg?v=1792449601","url":"https:\/\/ch.strategymaps.co\/it\/products\/the-battle-of-alexander-at-issus-1529-albrecht-altdorfer-alexander-the-great-historical-painting-poster","provider":"Strategy Maps","version":"1.0","type":"link"}