The Emperor's Sister by JoeJarrah
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Description
I haven’t done a Classical theme for a while, so for today’s bit of historical obscurity we return to the Mediterranean.
Cynane was half-sister to Alexander the Great, the daughter Philip of Macedon and an Illyrian princess. She was trained in the arts of war in the Illyrian tradition, becoming a formidable fighter and commander of a large segment of her brother’s army. On Alexander’s death, she became embroiled in the wars of succession and was put to death on the orders of the regent Perdiccas (he came to a sticky end too but that’s another story).
The Macedonian strategist Polyaenus wrote "Cynane, the daughter of Philip was famous for her military knowledge: she conducted armies, and in the field charged at the head of them. In an engagement with the Illyrians, she with her own hand slew Caeria their queen; and with great slaughter defeated the Illyrian army"; which makes her one of the only women of classical antiquity to have known to have killed an enemy on the field of battle.
Comments (17)
paul_gormley
This is a marvellous composition Joe; using the greek items to advantage to create a depth-filled stage and then leading the eye back in by picking up the dying rays of the sun on the column. She would be just as 'formidable' without a sword in her hand :)
PhthaloBlue
Beautifully composed render and very interesting history!
Madbat
That's an awesome render, and thanks for the history!
buffalosoldier
excellent
BellaDark
Beautiful lighting, Joe, and great scene! :)
Glendaw
She is fierce .
Magnificent work and render.
Thanks for sharing the history.
colvin
Outstanding image and history lesson!!
dragongirl
Love that late day low light. You have made her regal and unafraid. It’s a beautiful image. Thanks for the story.
crender
Wonderful !!!
hashdoc
love the low lighting!
adrie
Beautiful work on this scene, love her pose and expression, also excellent work on the lighting my friend.
RRun
Well done on the sunlight. I always enjoyed history lessons, and they would have stuck better in my brain were they accompagnied by appropriate pictures such as this.
brylaz
Awesome work. Great mood and light!
bucyjoe
fabulous happy easter
anitalee
Excellent!!
Cyve
Marvelous scene and great decor... Wonderfully done once again !!!
RG19
Awesome recreation!