The symbolism of the painting implies Charles V as victor over Suleyman just as Alexander defeated Darius.
The text at the top part of this painting was probably added later by the Regensburg court humanist Aventinus. In the receding background depicted in the upper half a mountainous island can be seen in a lake and to the right and above it is the rising sun. Despite the title, the event shown took place in 1529, the year of this painting. The symbolism of the painting implies Charles V as victor over Suleyman just as Alexander defeated Darius. FTP, name this famous combat scene painted by Albrecht Altdorfer.
The text at the top part of this painting was probably added later by the Regensburg court humanist Aventinus.
The {Battle of Issus}