Girard AUDRAN, "La vertu surmonte tout obstacle / Virtus omni obice major / Gir. Audran Sculps. 1672 / Grave par Gir. Audran, sur le tableau de Mr. le Brun premier Peintre du Roy / ce tableau est dans le Cabinet de sa Ma[jes]te. il a 16 pieds de hault sur 30 pieds de long", 1672. Impressive dim.138x71cm copper plate engraving by Girard Audran, after Charles Le Brun. Battle of the Granicus River, with Alexander the Great on horseback at centre, behind him Cleitus brandishing his axe to save him from a Persian enemy, beyond at left the army crossing the river. Three plates joined together. Extensively restored with tears & creases repaired throughout; linen backed; stretched on wooden frame. Please inquire for shipping costs. Rare. Reference: British Museum - Museum number: 1842,0806.170.a-d.