Alexander Mosaic
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The Alexander Mosaic, also known as the Battle of Issus Mosaic, is a Roman floor mosaic originally from the House of the Faun in Pompeii, Italy.
Battle of Issus mosaic Museo Archeologico Nazionale Naples 2013 05 16 16 25 06 BW
Detail showing Alexander
1893 reconstruction of the mosaic
Close up of Alexander
Alexander the Great
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Alexander III of Macedon, most commonly known as Alexander the Great, was king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon from 336 BC until his death. He was the son of Philip II, born to him by his four
Alexander Mosaic
…originally from the House of the Faun in Pompeii, Italy. It is typically dated between c. 120 and 100 BC and depicts a battle between the armies of Alexander the Great and Darius III of Persia. This work of art is a combination of different artistic traditions such as Italic, Hellenistic, and Roman. The mosaic is…
Detail from the Alexander Mosaic (created c. 120–100 BC)
Archaeological site of Pella, Greece, Alexander's birthplace
Roman medallion depicting Olympias, Alexander's mother
Philip II of Macedon, Alexander's father