Alexander and Porus
Charles Le Brun · 1673
Why it's great
The Indian king Porus, who fought bravely and lost, is brought before Alexander. Alexander asks how he wants to be treated and Porus answers, like a king, and Alexander lets him keep his kingdom. Charles Le Brun painted the scene in 1673.
🏛️ Part of history
Alexander the Great (336–323 BC) — The Indian king Porus, who fought bravely and lost, is brought before Alexander.
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Charles Le Brun was a French painter born in Paris in 1619. He became First Painter to King Louis XIV and directed the decoration of the palace of Versailles and the Gobelins tapestry works. He died in Paris in 1690.
