Entry of Alexander the Great into Babylon, or The Triumph of Alexander

18th century

after Charles Le Brun

Associated Names
Anonymous Artist

Sculptor

Charles Le Brun

Artist After, French, 1619 - 1690

The sculpture depicts a scene of numerous figures engaged in various activities. In the foreground, a procession is led by a figure on horseback, dressed in ornate armor with a prominent helmet, and several other figures carrying a large decorative vessel on a platform. To the left, there are figures both seated and standing, some observing and others engaging in conversation. In the background, architectural elements suggest a grand setting, with steps, arches, and columns adding depth to the composition. The scene is sculpted in a relief style on a rectangular panel, with a golden-hued metal material, possibly bronze or gilded metal. The figures are intricately detailed, creating a dynamic tableau of ancient or classical themes.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    bronze

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Frank Anderson Trapp

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.8 x 22.9 cm (12 1/8 x 9 in.)
    framed: 43.4 x 35.6 cm (17 1/16 x 14 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2004.166.17


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Heim Gallery, London); purchased 1978 by Frank Anderson Trapp [1922-2005], Amherst and Pittsburgh; gift 2004 to NGA.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q63863485

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