Battle of Issus (cassone panel) by Apollonio di Giovanni, Florence, Italy, early 15th century. British Museum, London, Museum number 1878,1101.195

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Battle of Issus (cassone panel)
by Apollonio di Giovanni, Italy, early 15th century

Battle of Issus (cassone panel) by Apollonio di Giovanni, Florence, Italy, early 15th century. British Museum, London, Museum number 1878,1101.195

Object type: marriage equipment; chest
Museum number: 1878,1101.195
Description:
Panel; wood; painted; from side of a marriage chest, cassone, designed to hold the bridal trousseau; depicts two incidents from the life of Alexander the Great: Battle of Issus in 333BC, and aftermath of the conflict shown on left, with Darius' female relatives kneeling before Alexander; designed to show Alexander's exemplary behaviour and submission of Darius' womenfolk.
Painted by: Apollonio di Giovanni
Date: 15thC (early)
Painted in: Florence, Tuscany, Italy
Materials: wood
Technique: painted
Dimensions: Length: 156 centimetres Width: 43.5 centimetres
Source: British Museum 1878,1101.195

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