The Battle of Issus, fought in 333 BC, was one of the most pivotal moments in ancient history. On one side stood Alexander ...

If ever a work of art merited comparison with epic poetry, "The Battle of Issus" is it. Albrecht Altdorfer's depiction of the moment in 333 B.C. when Alexander the Great routed Darius III for ...

92.5 by 120.5 cm.; 36 3/8 by 47 3/8 in.

WHY: This elaborate chess set depicts the historical Battle of Issus. Crafted by the hands of a master jeweller who spent more than 14,000 hours over 10 years on it, the chess set pays meticulous ...

As expected, like many expensive chess sets out there, a large number of precious stones can be found in this masterpiece. In addition to the pink rhodonite and green malachite that comprise the ...

46.5 x 154 cm. (18.3 x 60.6 in.) Subscribe now to view details for this work, and gain access to over 18 million auction results. Purchase One-Day Pass ...