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Iskander Comforts the Dying Darius

Unknown

1596

unspecified

From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago

Mannerism Renaissance

Dominant colour

Iskander Comforts the Dying Darius is a 1596 unspecified by Unknown, a Mannerism work, held at Art Institute of Chicago.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1596 · Mannerism
Where can I see it?: Art Institute of Chicago

About this work

This painting shows a scene of people gathered around a dying man, who is lying on the ground. The people are dressed in colorful clothing and are standing or kneeling around the man. The man on the ground is wearing an orange shirt and has a red head covering. He is surrounded by people in blue, green, and yellow clothing. Some of the people are holding objects, such as a bowl or a sword. The background of the painting is a light brown color with small, darker brown speckles. The painting appears to be a historical scene, possibly depicting a moment from a story or legend.