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The Battle of Issus by Jan  Brueghel the Elder, 1602

The Battle of Issus

Jan Brueghel the Elder

Jan Brueghel the Elder was a Flemish Baroque painter known for his detailed still lifes, landscapes, and allegorical works. Often collaborating with other artists, his exquisite renderings of nature and rich use of color made him a prominent figure in 16th-century Flemish art.

Jan Brueghel the Elder created The Battle of Issus in 1602. It is now part of the collection at Musée du Louvre in France.

Year
1602
Style
Baroque
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
86.5x135.5cm

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