Alexander Iii Of Macedonia Collection
Alexander III of Macedonia, also known as Alexander the Great, was a legendary conqueror and military strategist who left an indelible mark on history
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Alexander III of Macedonia, also known as Alexander the Great, was a legendary conqueror and military strategist who left an indelible mark on history. His remarkable achievements are depicted in various artworks throughout different periods. In "The Queens of Persia at the feet of Alexander, " painted around 1660, we witness the awe-inspiring moment when powerful Persian queens submit to his authority. This oil painting captures the grandeur and dominance that defined Alexander's reign. Another artwork showcasing his triumph is "Surrender of Porus to the Emperor Alexander. " Engraved to depict their encounter in 326 BC, it immortalizes the surrender of Porus, an Indian king defeated by Alexander. The intricate details highlight both leaders' strength and resilience. A tapestry from Tournai dating between 1475-1500 portrays "Alexander the Great Receiving the Submission of Kings of Cyprus. " Crafted with wool, silk, gold, and silver threads, this masterpiece showcases how even distant rulers acknowledged his supremacy. A Ptolemaic figure sculpted around 100 BC depicts a regal portrayal of Alexander himself. Carved from marble with meticulous precision, it serves as a testament to his enduring legacy even after death. An intriguing encounter between Diogenes of Sinope and Alexander is captured in two separate artworks: one featuring them face-to-face while sitting near Diogenes' lantern; another depicting their meeting in a piece created by Quirin Mark in 1784. These encounters symbolize their contrasting philosophies but also reveal mutual respect between two great minds. Artworks like "Dying Alexander" made during the seventeenth century using porphyry and oriental alabaster evoke emotions surrounding mortality. Similarly titled sculptures crafted from marble during late second century BC portray him at his final moments—both capturing vulnerability amidst greatness. "The Mercy of Alexander, " an oil painting from seventeenth century Europe illustrates compassion within his conquests.