One of the oldest objects in White Palace is a painting called “The Battle of Lutzen” painted by the great Italian artist Aniello (Angelo) Falcone in 17th century.
This realism painting with Oil painting technique, is located in Mohammad Reza Pahlavi`s (the last king of Iran) office.
Aniello Falcone (1600–1665) was an Italian painter, active in Naples and noted for his painted depictions of battle scenes.
He was born in Naples the son of a tradesman; he showed his artistic tendency at an early age. He first received some instruction from a relative, and then became one of the most prominent pupils apprenticed under Jose de Ribera.
Besides battle pictures, large and small, taken from biblical as well as secular history, he painted various religious subjects. He became as a battle painter and was named the Oracle of Battles (L’ Oracolo delle Battaglie). His works have animation, variety, truth to nature, and careful color.