Bucephalus Collection

Alexander & Bucephalus
ALEXANDER THE GREAT Young Alexander impresses his father, Philip of Macedon and his courtiers by taming the wild horse Bucephalos

Statue of Alexander The Great on Bucephalus horse at the city waterfront, Thessaloniki, Greece, Europe

Alexander Victorious, sculpture from a modello by Pierre Puget (1620-94) (marble)
AII80631 Alexander Victorious, sculpture from a modello by Pierre Puget (1620-94) (marble); 110x84x43. cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Alexander the Great (356-323 BC);).

Alexander the Great and Bucephalus, c. 1553. Creator: Taddeo Zuccaro
Alexander the Great and Bucephalus, c. 1553

Alexander and Bucephalus, between 1757 and 1760. Creator: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Alexander and Bucephalus, between 1757 and 1760

Monument of Alexander the Great, Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia, Greece

Alexander Mastering Bucephalus, ca. 1540-45. Creator: Leon Davent
Alexander Mastering Bucephalus, ca. 1540-45

Detail from a monumental relief of Alexander taming Bucephalus, c. 1850-59 (marble)
5988943 Detail from a monumental relief of Alexander taming Bucephalus, c.1850-59 (marble) by Vilches, Jose de (1813-90); 93.5x202x16 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Alexander the Great taming Bucephalusm 1519 (fresco)
2646076 Alexander the Great taming Bucephalusm 1519 (fresco) by Sodoma, Giovanni Antonio Bazzi (1477-1549); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome, Villa Farnesina)

Detail from a monumental relief of Alexander taming Bucephalus, c. 1850-59 (marble)
5988957 Detail from a monumental relief of Alexander taming Bucephalus, c.1850-59 (marble) by Vilches, Jose de (1813-90); 93.5x202x16 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Detail from a monumental relief of Alexander taming Bucephalus, c. 1850-59 (marble)
5988954 Detail from a monumental relief of Alexander taming Bucephalus, c.1850-59 (marble) by Vilches, Jose de (1813-90); 93.5x202x16 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Alexander the Great (chromolitho)
971711 Alexander the Great (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander the Great)

Platodes worms, flatworms and tapeworms: Gymnophallus choledochus, Echinostoma echinatum, Bucephalus polymorphus, Polystoma integerrimum, Gyrodactylus elegans, Diplozoon paradoxum

Alexander the Great on his horse Bucephalus (litho)
2774884 Alexander the Great on his horse Bucephalus (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander the Great on his horse Bucephalus)

He ran toward the horse and seized the bridle (colour litho)
2795222 He ran toward the horse and seized the bridle (colour litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: He ran toward the horse and seized the bridle)

Bucephalus tamed by Alexander the Great (chromolitho)
974468 Bucephalus tamed by Alexander the Great (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bucephalus tamed by Alexander the Great)

The Horse of Alexander the Great (engraving)
2781075 The Horse of Alexander the Great (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Horse of Alexander the Great)

Pictures from Grecian history (colour litho)
3622280 Pictures from Grecian history (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pictures from Grecian history.); © Look and Learn

Bucephalus, Alexanders favourite Horse (engraving)
3634738 Bucephalus, Alexanders favourite Horse (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bucephalus, Alexanders favourite Horse)

Alexander Victorious, after 1683 (see also 280145) (marble) (b / w photo)
XIR280146 Alexander Victorious, after 1683 (see also 280145) (marble) (b/w photo) by Puget, Pierre (1620-94) (after); 110x84x58 cm; Louvre, Paris

Alexander and Bucephalus (engraving)
2796516 Alexander and Bucephalus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander and Bucephalus. Illustration for Chatterbox, 1897)

Alexander Victorious, after 1683 (see also 280146) (marble) (b / w photo)
XIR280145 Alexander Victorious, after 1683 (see also 280146) (marble) (b/w photo) by Puget, Pierre (1620-94) (after); 110x84x58 cm; Louvre, Paris

The Goodwood Race Plate (engraving)
1607613 The Goodwood Race Plate (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Goodwood Race Plate. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 29 July 1854)

He ran towards the horse and seized the bridle, illustration from
3082581 He ran towards the horse and seized the bridle, illustration from The Story of Greece, 1930s (colour litho) by Crane

Alexander the Great and His Horse
Statue that is located in Thessaloniki, Greece

Alexander and Bucephalus, 1861 / 1862. Creator: Edgar Degas
Alexander and Bucephalus, 1861/1862

Alexander and Bucephalus, mid 18th century, (1928). Artist: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Alexander and Bucephalus, mid 18th century, (1928). Pen with wash on paper. At one time known to have been in the collection of the Horne Foundation, Florence, Italy

Alexander taming Bucephalus. Artist: Tiepolo, Giambattista (1696-1770)
Alexander taming Bucephalus. Found in the collection of Petit Palais, Musee des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris

Alexander the Great, (356-323 BC), c1873
Alexander the Great (356-323 BC), c336-c323 BC. In only 13 years, Alexander III of Macedon conquered a vast empire stretching from the Mediterranean to India

Illustration of Alexander the Great on his horse, Bucephalus

BUCEPHALUS
Bucephalus, the horse of Alexander the Great

Alexander Bucephalus 17th century Pen brown ink
Artokoloro

The hero Alexander the Great, Crispijn van de Passe (I), 1574 - 1637

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"Bucephalus: The Legendary Steed of Alexander the Great" In the annals of history, few partnerships have been as iconic and enduring as that between Alexander the Great and his faithful steed, Bucephalus. This magnificent horse played a pivotal role in countless battles and conquests, forever etching its name into the tapestry of ancient Greece. The statue of Alexander atop Bucephalus at Thessaloniki's city waterfront stands as a testament to their legendary bond. As if frozen in time, it captures the awe-inspiring sight of this conqueror astride his trusted companion, ready to face any challenge that lay ahead. Leon Davent's masterpiece from ca. 1540-45 depicts an intimate moment between man and beast. With gentle hands and unwavering determination, Alexander masters Bucephalus with grace and finesse – a true display of their mutual respect. A monumental relief carved from marble during c. 1850-59 showcases another instance where Alexander tames his loyal mount. The intricate details bring this scene to life, showcasing both strength and vulnerability in equal measure. Not limited to art alone, frescoes like "Alexander the Great taming Bucephalus" (1519) further immortalize their extraordinary partnership. Vibrant colors breathe life into this historic event, capturing the essence of their unbreakable connection for generations to come. Beyond warfare and conquests on horseback lies another side to these legends – hunting expeditions galloping through vast landscapes. A color lithograph portrays Alexander on horseback during one such adventure; a fearless leader embracing nature's challenges alongside his beloved equine companion. Chromolithographs depicting Alexander himself pay homage not only to his military prowess but also serve as a reminder that behind every great conqueror is an equally remarkable steed by their side – none more so than Bucephalus.