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Which historical figure features in "The Family of Darius before Alexander"?

  • Julius Caesar

  • Alexander the Great

  • Napoleon

  • Cleopatra

Answer

Alexander the Great is depicted in "The Family of Darius before Alexander," a renowned painting by Charles Le Brun. The painting portrays the aftermath of the Battle of Issus, where Alexander's army defeated the Persian forces led by King Darius III. The painting captures the moment when Alexander encounters Darius's family, including his wife and children, who are depicted as captives.
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