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Battle of Arbelas or Battle of Gaugamela (331 BC)
Battle of Arbelas or Battle of Gaugamela (331 BC). Combat between Alexander the Great and the Persian King Darius III. Painting by Jose del Castillo (1737-1793). San Fernando Royal Academy of Fine Arts. Madrid. Spain. Date: 2019
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Academia Academy Achaemenid Alexander Artes Arts Attack Attacking Battlefield Bellas Castillo Combat Darius Died Episode Fernando Fight Hellenic Invasion Jose League Macedonia Macedonian Persia Persian Real Victory Gaugamela
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This stunning 18th-century painting by Jose del Castillo depicts the pivotal Battle of Arbelas or Gaugamela, which took place on October 1, 331 BC. The battle marked the final confrontation between the Macedonian king Alexander the Great and the Persian King Darius III, who led the Achaemenid Empire's forces. The scene unfolds on the battlefield, with Alexander leading his troops in a fierce attack against the Persian army. The Macedonian king is shown on horseback, wearing his iconic golden helmet and holding a spear, while Darius is depicted on foot, dressed in Persian robes and wearing a diadem. The painting captures the chaos and intensity of the battle, with soldiers from both sides clashing swords, horses rearing up, and the cries of the dying and the wounded filling the air. The outcome of the battle was a decisive victory for Alexander, marking the end of the Persian Empire and the beginning of the Hellenic League's dominance in the ancient world. This masterpiece, now housed in the San Fernando Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Madrid, Spain, is a testament to the rich artistic and historical heritage of Europe in the modern age.
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