Artwork
Alexander the Great hunting Lions
Alexander the Great hunting Lions is an oil painting by the Barbizon school artist Charles de La Fosse. It dates from 1672 and is held in the collection of the Palace of Versailles.
About this work
Overview
Alexander the Great Hunting Lions is a 1672 oil painting by French artist Charles de La Fosse, located in the Palace of Versailles collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays Alexander the Great participating in a lion hunt, evoking themes of power and nobility associated with the ancient leader.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work reflects La Fosse's adherence to the Barbizon school movement, characterized by its emphasis on landscape and figurative harmony.
History & Provenance
Created in 1672 for the French court, the painting has remained part of the Versailles collection, highlighting La Fosse's role in 17th-century French decorative arts.
Artist & collection
Artist
Charles de La Fosse (French pronunciation: ; or Lafosse; 15 June 1636 – 13 December 1716) was a French painter born in Paris.
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