Alexander and Thaïs Setting Fire to Persepolis
1592
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1592
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting is called Alexander and Thaïs Setting Fire to Persepolis. It was made by Lodovico Carracci around 1592. The artist used pen and brown ink to create the work, which is an allegory. Lodovico Carracci was active during the Renaissance, a time of great artistic change. He was part of a family of artists, and his brothers were also known for their art. You can learn more about this style by looking at the movement: Renaissance.
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