Antonio Tempesta (1555-1630) - Alessandro Magno combatte contro Dario

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Antonio Tempesta, an etching (acquaforte) titled Alessandro Magno combatte contro Dario, from the 1608 series Le imprese di Alessandro Magno, image size 203 x 283 mm, in good condition and unsigned.

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Original engraving by Antonio Tempesta, from the series of 12 'The Deeds of Alexander the Great' created in 1608.
In the missing lower part, because it was trimmed, the two-line Latin inscription across two columns that described the depicted scene.
Specimen with very small margins, on ragged paper with a large watermark, in good condition, with some visible creases and, only on the back, several stains (see photo).
Unfinished, the scene depicts the Battle of Gaugamela, in which Alexander the Great, despite being outnumbered, defeated Darius and thus marked the end of the Persian Empire.

Original engraving by Antonio Tempesta, from the series of 12 'The Deeds of Alexander the Great' created in 1608.
In the missing lower part, because it was trimmed, the two-line Latin inscription across two columns that described the depicted scene.
Specimen with very small margins, on ragged paper with a large watermark, in good condition, with some visible creases and, only on the back, several stains (see photo).
Unfinished, the scene depicts the Battle of Gaugamela, in which Alexander the Great, despite being outnumbered, defeated Darius and thus marked the end of the Persian Empire.

Details

Artist
Antonio Tempesta (1555-1630)
Title of artwork
Alessandro Magno combatte contro Dario
Technique
Etching
Signature
Not signed
Country of Origin
Italy
Year
1608
Condition
Good condition
Height
203 mm
Width
283 mm
Depiction/Theme
Military and war
Period
17th century
Sold with frame
No
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