Darius Collection (page 4)

Persepolis. Relief of the stairs of the Apadana. Detail. Del
Persian Art. Achaemenid Empire (550-330 BC). Persepolis. Relief of the stairs of the Apadana. Detail. Delegation: Bactria offering

Iran. Persepolis. Palace of Darius I. Relief of the Apadana
Palace of Darius I (522-486 BC). Reliefs of the outer wall of the staircase of the Apadana or Reception hall depicting Medas in procession up the stairs and carrying offerings. Persepolis

Capital. Palace of Darius I
Capital from the audience hall of the Palace of Darius I (Susa). 6th century BC. Louvre Museum. Paris. France

Persian King Darius II on horseback greeting Ambassador Tessalio in front of a kneeling Persian.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of the Costumes of

IRAN. Persepolis. Apadana or Audience Hall of Darius I. Cort觥 of Babylonians delivering to the king vases full of gold and silver. Decorations of the eastern side of the staircase

IRAN. FARS. Naqsh-e Rustam. Necropolis with tombs carved into the rock of the Achaemenid Persian kings Darius I, Xerxes I and Artaxerxes. Persian art. Achaemenid period. Architecture

The Empires of Persia and of Alexander the Great
A map of the Persian Empire about 500BC, and the Empire of Alexander the Great in 323 BC, as envisaged in 1899 AD. The battle field of Gaugamela

Family Darius Alexander recto Sketch Horse-Drawn Cart
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Plate 10 Alexander Finding Body Darius Deeds
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Alexander Great Rescued River Cydnus ca 1650
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The Tent of Darius by Charles Le Brun
Illustration of The Queens of Persia at the Feet of Alexander also called The Tent of Darius by Charles Le Brun circa 1660

Alejandro Magno discover Darius engraving 1894
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Illustration of Darius on horseback

Gate to Iran - Ancient Persepolis ruins
The massive main entrance gateway to the 500 BC Persepolis or Takhte Jamshid complex - known as The Gate of All Nations -, the capital city of the Achaemenid dynasty Zoroastrian empire

Ancient entrance gate into old Iranian capital of Persepolis
Stone relief on entrance gates to ancient capital of Iran. The ruins of 500 BC palaces of the Achaemenid dynasty, in what was the capital of the Achaemenid empire in Takht-e Jamshid

2, 500 years old ruins of Persepolis in Iran
The ruins of 500 BC palaces of the Achaemenid dynasty, in what was the capital of the Achaemenid empire in Takht-e Jamshid (also known as Persepolis)

Scattered ruins of ancient Persepolis palace - Iran
The ruins of 500 BC palaces of the Achaemenid dynasty, in what was the capital of the Achaemenid empire in Takht-e Jamshid (also known as Persepolis)

6th century BC Darius palace ruins in Persepolis
The gate toward the palace of Darius in the UNESCO World Heritage Takht-e Jamshid or Persepolis in the Fars province of Iran, standing for 2

Persepolis 2, 500 years old Darius palace ruins
The ruins of the 500 BC palace of Darius, a ruler of the Achaemenid dynasty, in what was the capital of the Achaemenid empire in Takht-e Jamshid (also known as Persepolis)

Naqsh-e Rustam persian necropolis, Shiraz, Iran
Fars province, Iran - October 19, 2015 : Naqsh-e Rustam is an ancient necropolis located about 12 km northwest of Persepolis, in Fars Province, Iran

Ancient bas reliefs of Persepolis, Iran
Persepolis was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire (ca. 550 u2013330 BC). It is situated 60 km northeast of the city of Shiraz in Fars Province, Iran

Tomb of Cyrus the Great, Iran
Mausoleum of Cyrus is located approximately 1 km southwest of the palaces of Pasargadae, Shiraz, Iran

EZRA & DARIUS. Ezra kneels before King Darius (Ezra vi). Woodcut from the Cologne Bible, 1478-1480

Battle between Alexander the Great and Darius III, Robertus de Mol, Pietro da Cortona, 1674 - 1682

Mother of Darius, Frederik Nicols Horatius Witsen Geysbeek, Gerard Edelinck, 1820 - 1874

Zerubbabel for Darius, Jan Luyken, Pieter Mortier, 1704

Triumph of Truth, possibly Nicolaes Jansz. Clock, 1558 - 1606

Fragment of an Apulian Squat Lekythos; Attributed to the Workshop of the Darius Painter, Greek (Apulian), active 340 - 330 B.C.; South Italy, Apulia

ALEXANDER THE GREAT in battle against Darius. Persian miniature, 16th century

ALEXANDER THE GREAT comforting the dying Darius III. Persian miniature, 1474

LUMBERJACKS, 1899. Lumberjacks in Washington state photographed in 1899 by Darius Kinsey

Family of Darius before Alexander. After battle of Issus (333 BC) Darius IIIs family were at mercy of Alexander the Great who treated them with magnanimity

The Battle of Alexander at Issus (German: Alexanderschlacht) is a 1529 oil painting by the German artist Albrecht Altdorfer (c. 1480-1538)

Winged symbol of Ahura Mazda, worshipped by the Zoroastrians. Persepolis: Royal Audience Hall of Darius, c500 BC

Sisygambus, mother of Darius III, mistakes Hephistion (Hephaestion) for Alexander the Great. After Alexanders defeat of the Persians at Issus, 333 BC, Dariuss womenfolk were taken to Alexanders tent

Relief carving on the stairway to the Royal Audience Hall of Darius I (548-486 BC) king of Persia. Subjects bringing tribute and gifts. Persepolis

Alexander The Great (356-323BC) The Battle of Alexander, depicting defeat by Alexander of the forces of Persian king Darius III at Issus in Cilicia 333 BC

The Immortals. Bodyguard of Persian Kings. Frieze from audience hall of citadel of Darius I (548-486 BC) at Susa. Excavated by Dieulafoy

Seated figure of King with servant, beneath the winged symbol of Ahura Mazda, worshipped by the Zoroastrians. Persepolis: Royal Audience Hall of Darius, c.500 BC

Iran, Persepolis, Council Hall Tripylon, relief of King Darius
Iran - Persepolis. UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979. Council Hall Tripylon. Relief of king Darius

Alexander the Great at the Deathbed of the wife of Darius III 1785. Oil on canvas. Louis Lagrenee (1725-1805) French Neo-Classical painter

GUARDI, Francesco (1712-1793). Alexander the Great at the Body of the Persian King Darius. 18th c. Rococo. Painting; Oil on canvas. RUSSIA. Moscow. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts

The Battle of Issus. 1st c. Detail: Darius III fighting on his cart. Roman art. Early Empire. Mosaic. ITALY. Naples. National Museum of Archaeology

Palace of Darius I. Apadana or Audience Hall. 6th c. BC. IRAN. FARS. Persepolis. Palace of Darius. Persian art. Achaemenid period

Tomb of Darius I the Great. 6th c. BC. IRAN. FARS. Nagsh-魒 ajab. Persian art. Achaemenid period

IRAN. Persepolis. Palace of Darius. Cort觥of
IRAN. Persepolis. Palace of Darius. Cort觥 of Babylonians delivering to the king vases full of gold and silver. Decorations of the eastern side of the staircase. Persian art. Achaemenid period

Palace of Darius I. 6th c. BC. IRAN. FARS. Persepolis. Palace of Darius. Persian art. Achaemenid period

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"Darius: A Historical Figure Shrouded in Glory and Defeat" Darius, the mighty ruler of the Persian Empire during the 5th century BC, left an indelible mark on history. From his epic battles to his opulent palaces, Darius's legacy continues to captivate our imagination. One of the most iconic moments in Darius's reign was undoubtedly the Battle of Issus. This clash between Alexander the Great and Darius proved pivotal in shaping ancient history. Roman mosaics depicting this historic encounter, such as the one found at Pompeii's House of Faun, serve as a testament to its significance. While military prowess defined him, it also showcased his grandeur through architectural marvels like Persepolis. The ancient columns that still stand today evoke a sense of awe and wonder at their sheer magnitude. At sunset, these majestic structures create a mesmerizing spectacle that transports us back to an era long gone. The Tomb of Cyrus the Great in Pasargadae stands as a solemn reminder of Darius's predecessors' achievements. As he ascended to power after Cyrus's death, it is here where we can trace his lineage and understand how he sought to honor those who came before him. Artistic representations further immortalize Darius's story. Miltiades Bust captures his regal visage with intricate detail while paintings like "The Queens of Persia at the feet of Alexander" depict dramatic scenes from his life. These works allow us glimpses into courtly affairs and offer insight into Persian artistry during this period. Yet for all his triumphs, there were moments when fate dealt him cruel blows. The Battle of Arbela against Alexander marked a turning point where Darius met defeat on an unprecedented scale. Despite valiant efforts by Persian archers depicted throughout history, it was not enough to withstand Alexander's relentless advance. Audience scenes showcasing Darius's court reveal the opulence and splendor of his reign.