The Battle of Salamis
Wilhelm von Kaulbach · 1868
Why it's great
Wilhelm von Kaulbach shows the sea battle of 480 BC in which the Greek ships crushed the Persian fleet of King Xerxes in the narrow waters near Athens. It is a giant painting full of tangled ships, flying spears and a sky glowing over the water, made to celebrate the victory that kept Greece free.
🏛️ Part of history
Classical Greece: From Marathon to Socrates (490–399 BC) — Wilhelm von Kaulbach shows the sea battle of 480 BC in which the Greek ships crushed the Persian fleet of King Xerxes in the narrow waters near Athens.
Where to see it
📍 Location not recordedWe couldn't confirm where it hangs today. Museums sometimes move or lend paintings, so check the museum's website before you travel.
Hang it on your wall
Three places to look for a print of this painting, from budget to museum-grade:
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Wilhelm von Kaulbach was a German painter born in Arolsen in 1805. He worked in Munich, where he became head of the art academy and painted huge murals of history and legend for the king of Bavaria. He died in Munich in 1874.
