Photo of collection object Iskander Comforts the Dying Darius — Iskander Comforts the Dying Darius, 1590. Gouache on paper, Page: 30 × 19.5 cm (11 13/16 × 7 11/16 in.); Painting: 16.8 × 12.7 cm (6 5/8 × 5 in.). public-domain.

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Iskander Comforts the Dying Darius

1590

Maker Unknown

Arts of Asia

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Maker Unknown
Classification: Painting
Formatted Medium: Gouache on paper
Medium: Gouache on paper
Locations: country: Iran
Dimensions: Page: 30 × 19.5 cm (11 13/16 × 7 11/16 in.); Painting: 16.8 × 12.7 cm (6 5/8 × 5 in.)
Departments: Arts of Asia
Rights Statement: public-domain
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