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The horses and soldiers are rendered with a sense of sculptural solidity, reflecting the artist's mathematical precision and interest in perspective. The banners, featuring heraldic eagles and crosses, provide vertical accents that balance the horizontal movement of the mounted combatants. The colour palette is restrained, relying on earthy tones, muted reds, and cool blues, which allows the viewer to focus on the clarity of the figures rather than atmospheric effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many contemporary depictions of warfare, this work prioritises order and geometric harmony. The figures are placed within a shallow, stage-like space, a characteristic feature of the artist's mature style. The narrative clarity is maintained through the distinct separation of the two factions, with the Byzantine forces on the left and the Persian forces on the right. This fresco demonstrates the artist's ability to synthesise complex historical narratives into a coherent, balanced visual arrangement. 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