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The Execution of Philotas; Livre des fais d'Alexandre le grant, about 1470-1475. Creator: Master of the Jardin de vertueuse consolation.

The Execution of Philotas; Livre des fais d'Alexandre le grant, about 1470-1475. Creator: Master of the Jardin de vertueuse consolation.

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The Execution of Philotas; Livre des fais d'Alexandre le grant, about 1470-1475. Additional Info: This miniature shows the execution of Philotas, one of the many military officers who plotted against Alexander the Great. A beheaded co-conspirator lies in front of him.

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People Information

Creator
  1. Master of the Jardin de vertueuse consolation, attributed to: French: Illuminator
Subject
  1. Alexander the Great: Macedonian: King of Macedonia
Medium
  1. Tempera colours, gold leaf, gold paint, and ink
Picture Type
  1. Folio
  2. Manuscript
  3. Recto
Category Hierarchy

People Royalty

History & Politics War & Military Wars, Battles & Events

Society & Culture Art & Literature

Artistic Representations Illuminated Manuscripts

History & Politics War & Military Military Figures & Personnel

Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3986x4960
File Size : 57,922kb

Aliases

  1. 83.MR.178.149
  1. Ms. Ludwig XV 8 (83.MR.178), fol. 149
  1. 1200005977
  1. 3-042-284
  1. 3042284
  1. 83.MR.178.149

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