The artist of this painting relied on a chronicle by Hartmann Schedel, causing this painting to portray the island of Cyprus next to the Nile delta. This painting's sky symbolically includes both a crescent moon in the upper left corner and a rising sun in the right background. One of its figures re
The artist of this painting relied on a chronicle by Hartmann Schedel, causing this painting to portray the island of Cyprus next to the Nile delta. This painting's sky symbolically includes both a crescent moon in the upper left corner and a rising sun in the right background. One of its figures retreats on a chariot pulled by three horses, and is pursued by the main figure on horseback carrying a long lance. The top half of this painting depicts a swirling sky, while the bottom half depicts a huge crowd of soldiers holding spears. This painting identifies the title event with a description in Latin on an enormous banner in the sky. For 10 points, name this massive painting that portrays a victory for Alexander the Great over Darius III, created by Albrecht Altdorfer.
The artist of this painting relied on a chronicle by Hartmann Schedel, causing this painting to portray the island of Cyprus next to the Nile delta.
The {Battle} of {Issus} [or The {Battle} of Alexander at {Issus}; or The {Battle} at {Issus}]