The Entry of Alexander into Babylon

Why it's great

Alexander rides into Babylon on a chariot in 331 BC with elephants, flower petals and cheering crowds. Charles Le Brun painted this for King Louis XIV of France, who loved being compared to Alexander.

🏛️ Part of history

Alexander the Great (336–323 BC) — Alexander rides into Babylon on a chariot in 331 BC with elephants, flower petals and cheering crowds.

Where to see it

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Hang it on your wall

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Three places to look for a print of this painting, from budget to museum-grade:

💵 Budget Etsy ↗ Posters and simple prints from small sellers, usually the lowest prices. 🖼️ Mid-range Fine Art America ↗ Good printing on paper, canvas or metal, made to order, with framing options. 🏛️ High-end Meisterdrucke ↗ Museum-grade giclée prints on archival paper or canvas, the closest to the real thing.

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About the artist

Charles Le Brun

1619–1690 · born in Paris

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.