Darius Collection

The Battle of Issus. Scene of the battle between Alexander the Great of Macedonia and the Achaemenid king Darius III

Roman mosaic, Battle between Alexander and Darius, from Pompeii House of the Faun, National Archaeological Museum, Naples, Campania, Italy, Europe

The Battle of Issus. 1st c. Detail of the mosaic depicting Alexander the Great at the Battle of Issus, fighting against Persian king Darius III. Roman art. Early Empire. Mosaic. ITALY. Naples

Tomb of Cyrus the Great, Pasargadae, Iran
Pasargadae was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire under Cyrus the Great. Today is an archaeological site and one of Irans UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Miltiades Bust
MILTIADES Athenian military commander, led the Athenian forces at the battle of Marathon, 490, where he defeated the much larger Persian forces of Darius

Persepolis ancient columns at sunset, 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

Persian Archers
Soldiers from Elam, armed with spear, bow and arrows, in the service of Darius when he attacked Greece

Battle of Arbela between Alexander the Great, king of Macedonia (356-323 B.C. and Darius king of Persia

Audience of Darius I. Persian art
DARIUS I the Great (550 BC-486BC). Persian Emperor (522-486 BC) of the Achaemenid dynasty. Representation of the king on his throne during hearing with officers Medes. Treasury Hall of the palace

Persian Empire about 500 BC
Map of the Persian Empire under Darius I, with principal satrapies, about 500 BC. Color lithograph reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

The Queens of Persia at the feet of Alexander, also called The Tent of Darius, c. 1660 (oil on canvas)
5974049 The Queens of Persia at the feet of Alexander, also called The Tent of Darius, c.1660 (oil on canvas) by Le Brun, Charles (1619-90); 117.3x453 cm; Chateau de Versailles

PANC2A-00060
Alexander the Great discovering the body of Darius, King of Persia. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration by Gustave Dore

Battle of Marathon
BATTLE OF MARATHON Miltiades, with 11, 000 Athenians and Plataeans, defeats the 60, 000-strong Persian army of Darius Hystaspes

Alexander Issus 333Bc
At Issus (near Iskanderun in Turkey) Alexander routs a vast horde of Asiatics and mercenaries, driving Darius, King of Persia, from the field

Darius Milhaud / Helios
DARIUS MILHAUD French musician Date: 1892 - 1974

Hamadan, Iran
Distant view of Hamadan (formerly Ecbatana) and the ruins of the palace of Darius

Darius I (548-486 BC) Achaemenid king of Persia from 521, with attendants, image after frieze in the citadel at Susa
532787 Darius I (548-486 BC) Achaemenid king of Persia from 521, with attendants, image after frieze in the citadel at Susa, 1881 (chromolithograph); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The war council of Darius, presented on a Greek red figure vase, 1909 (drawing)
3780764 The war council of Darius, presented on a Greek red figure vase, 1909 (drawing); (add.info.: The war council of Darius, presented on a Greek red figure vase)

Five composers from 'Les Six', at the Eiffel Tower, 1921 (photo)
GIA2899498 Five composers from 'Les Six', at the Eiffel Tower, 1921 (photo); (add.info.: Les Six (pronounced: [le sis])

The Battle of Issus, 1602. Creator: Brueghel, Jan, the Elder (1568-1625)
The Battle of Issus, 1602. Found in the Collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

The Battle of Gaugamela in 331 BC, 1669. Creator: Le Brun, Charles (1619-1690)
The Battle of Gaugamela in 331 BC, 1669. Found in the Collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

The Battle of Issus, 1602. Creator: Brueghel, Jan, the Elder (1568-1625)
The Battle of Issus, 1602. Found in the Collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

The Battle of Gaugamela in 331 BC, 1669. Creator: Le Brun, Charles (1619-1690)
The Battle of Gaugamela in 331 BC, 1669. Found in the Collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

The Archers frieze from Darius I palace at Susa, c. 510-c. 500 BC. Artist: Assyrian Art
The Archers frieze from Darius I palace at Susa, c. 510-c. 500 BC. Found in the collection of the Louvre, Paris

Alexander the Great and Hephaestion at the Deathbed of the wife of Darius III. Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

Battle of Arbelas or Battle of Gaugamela - Jose del Castillo
Battle of Arbelas or Battle of Gaugamela (331 BC). Combat between Alexander the Great and the Persian King Darius III. Painting by Jose del Castillo (1737-1793). Detail

Battle of Arbelas or Battle of Gaugamela (331 BC). Combat between Alexander the Great and the Persian King Darius III. Painting by Jose del Castillo (1737-1793)

5th Century BC 6th Achaemenid Dynasty Empire
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Rock Tomb of Darius I in Naqsh-e Rostam, in 1882, Iran, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th
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The battle of Issus (colour litho)
665614 The battle of Issus (colour litho) by Tennant, C. Dudley (1867-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: The battle of Issus. Alexander the Great defeats Darius)

The Death of Darius (litho)
3627361 The Death of Darius (litho) by Castaigne, Jean Alexandre Michel Andre (1861-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Death of Darius)

The King of Persia watching his army cross the Strait (colour litho)
6009771 The King of Persia watching his army cross the Strait (colour litho) by Prout, Victor William (1862-1950); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Fight about the Chariot of Darius at Issus (litho)
3627363 The Fight about the Chariot of Darius at Issus (litho) by Castaigne, Jean Alexandre Michel Andre (1861-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fight about the Chariot of Darius at Issus)

The first meeting of Darius and Alexander the Great (oil on panel)
488848 The first meeting of Darius and Alexander the Great (oil on panel) by Italian School, (15th century); National Museum of Ancient Art, Lisbon

Darius at the battle of Issus (engraving)
3635326 Darius at the battle of Issus (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Darius at the battle of Issus)

Darius (engraving)
6003497 Darius (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Darius. Illustration for Chatterbox (1901)

Iskandar comforts the dying Darab from a Shahnama (Book of kings), c
5932571 Iskandar comforts the dying Darab from a Shahnama (Book of kings), c.1590-1600 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper) by Persian School

Deteriorating army of Darius the Great in desert - According to Polyaenus, Sirakes, a pastor of Saka, mislead Darius the Greats army to desert for death

Wall carving depicting the Royal Guard, Tachara, Persepolis, c
3287716 Wall carving depicting the Royal Guard, Tachara, Persepolis, c.6th-5th century BC (grey stone) by Achaemenid, (6th century BC); Palace of Darius, Persepolis

Figures from the Painted Vase of Darius (engraving)
1587333 Figures from the Painted Vase of Darius (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Figures from the Painted Vase of Darius)

The Family of Darius before Alexander (engraving)
1609274 The Family of Darius before Alexander (engraving) by Veronese, (Paolo Caliari) (1528-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Family of Darius before Alexander)

The Relief of Distressed Armenians (litho)
1597425 The Relief of Distressed Armenians (litho) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Relief of Distressed Armenians)

Darius confirme l edit de Cyrus en faveur des Juifs (engraving)
3625947 Darius confirme l edit de Cyrus en faveur des Juifs (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Darius confirme l edit de Cyrus en faveur des Juifs)

King Darius troubled about Daniel
LLM339430 King Darius troubled about Daniel by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Darius troubled about Daniel)

Royal archers of Darius
LLM454860 Royal archers of Darius by European School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal archers of Darius. Enamelled bricks, obtained from the ruins of Susa by M Dieulafoy)

Darius (litho)
2812717 Darius (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Darius. Illustration for A Young Macedonian in the army of Alexander the Great by Alfred J Church (Seeley)

The Battle of Issus and the Family of Darius before Alexander - a cassone front
827663 The Battle of Issus and the Family of Darius before Alexander - a cassone front, (tempera and gold leaf on panel) by Scheggia

Alexander and the body of Darius (engraving)
653896 Alexander and the body of Darius (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander and the body of Darius)

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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.