Catalogue of the Wightman Memorial Art Gallery in the library of the University of Notre Dame (1900)
Wightman Memorial Art Gallery (Notre Dame, Ind.), Gerrer, Gregory, 1867- · Notre Dame, Ind. : [s.n.] · leaf 48
osi-tion this is perhaps the best of Le Bruns battle scenes. Thereare trees on both sides, and a pyramid is raised against the sky;masses of men on horses and elephants put a world of spirit andaction into the picture. Le Brun, Charles. See page 39. 28. BATTLE OF ARBELA. H. 251/2 in. W. 411/ in.… … [41] battle an eagle hovering over the head of Alexander, whichAristander, the chief soothsayer of the king, pointed out as aninfallible omen of victory. The Macedonians pressed on withrenewed vigor, and Darius, who was mounted on a lofty chariot,seeing all hope lost, sought safety in flight.…
Painting · Art · Christian art and symbolism
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