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Alexander the Great: the marriage of Europe and Asia
Alexander the Great celebrates the symbolic union of Europe with Asia with a five day wedding feast, in which he and 92 of his generals wed Persian noblewomen. The author Athenaeus describes how the hall was furnished with 100 elaborately decorated couches, sumptous wall hangings and pillars set with precious stones
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Alexander Banquet Couches Dining Elaborately Feast Feasting Festival Hangings Persian Pillars Symbolic
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the grandeur and cultural fusion of ancient history with our exquisite Alexander the Great Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, in partnership with Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image showcases Alexander the Great celebrating the symbolic union of Europe and Asia through a five-day wedding feast, where he and 92 of his generals wed Persian noblewomen. Each print is meticulously reproduced with the highest quality and detail, transporting you back in time to witness this historic moment. Enhance your home or office décor with this stunning work of art that embodies the richness and complexity of human history.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 31.8cm (21" x 12.5")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Alexander the Great: A Symbolic Union of Europe and Asia This image depicts the grand wedding feast of Alexander the Great, marking the symbolic union of Europe and Asia. The historic event took place in 324 BC, following Alexander's conquest of the Persian Empire. In a gesture of unity and acceptance, Alexander and 92 of his generals wed Persian noblewomen, bringing the two continents together in an unprecedented celebration. The interior of the grand hall is adorned with the most exquisite furnishings and decorations, reflecting the opulence and grandeur of the Eastern world. Elaborately decorated couches, each capable of seating several guests, are arranged in rows, inviting the wedding party and their guests to indulge in the lavish feast. Sumptuous wall hangings, intricately woven and embroidered, drape the walls, while pillars set with precious stones add an air of regal sophistication. Athenaeus, the ancient Greek historian, describes the scene in vivid detail, painting a picture of a five-day banquet filled with music, poetry, and revelry. The wedding feast was not just a celebration of the union between Alexander and the Persian royalty, but a symbol of the new world order that was emerging under the Macedonian conqueror's rule. This image, with its rich tapestry of history, culture, and grandeur, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us to a time when the world was being reshaped by the ambitions and conquests of one remarkable man.
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