Darius, Fleeing after the battle of Arbela, Stops, Exhausted, to Drink from a Pond

作品描述

This painting by Gustave Moreau depicts Darius III of Persia fleeing after the Battle of Gaugamela (also known as the Battle of Arbela). The scene captures Darius in a moment of exhaustion, pausing to drink from a pond, surrounded by the remnants of his defeated army. The work is a historical painting that reflects the dramatic and emotional intensity of the moment.