Iskander Collection (#2)

Alexander Encounters Thalestris, Queen of the Amazons, from The Story of Alexander... c
Alexander Encounters Thalestris, Queen of the Amazons, from The Story of Alexander the Great, Flanders, c. 1600

The Crossing of the Granicus, from The Story of Alexander the Great, Holland, 1619. Battle fought in 334 B.C. between the Macedonians led by Alexander the Great, and the Persians

Coin Portraying Alexander the Great as the Hero Herakles, 306-297 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Coin Portraying Alexander the Great as the Hero Herakles, 306-297 BCE

Alexander Kneeling before Jaddus at the Gates of Jerusalem [left section], c. 1600
Alexander Kneeling before Jaddus at the Gates of Jerusalem [left section], from The Story of Alexander the Great, Flanders, c. 1600. Alexanders conversion to Judaism

Alexander at the Tomb of Cyrus the Great, 1796. Creator: Pierre Henri de Valenciennes
Alexander at the Tomb of Cyrus the Great, 1796

Mount Athos Carved as a Monument to Alexander the Great, 1796

The marriage of Alexander and Roxana; Alexander surrounded by putti, offering a crown to Roxana who is seated at right, 1520-39

Alexander the Great and Neptune, 1634. Creator: Willem Basse
Alexander the Great and Neptune, 1634

The Banquet of Alexander the Great, 1544 / 46. Creator: Domenico del Barbiere
The Banquet of Alexander the Great, 1544/46

Alexander and Roxana, 1531-76. Creator: Giulio Bonasone
Alexander and Roxana, 1531-76

Alexander Condemning False Praise, 1760s. Creator: Mura, Francesco de
Alexander Condemning False Praise, 1760s

Alexander the Great Threatened by His Father, probably 1700 / 1705. Creator: Donato Creti
Alexander the Great Threatened by His Father, probably 1700/1705

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

Apelles Painting Alexander and Campaspe. Creator: Master IQV
Apelles Painting Alexander and Campaspe

Alexander welcoming Thalestris and the Amazons, mid-16th century. Creator: Master FG
Alexander welcoming Thalestris and the Amazons, mid-16th century

Frontispiece to the life of Alexander the Great, at left is Bellona and at right a female personification of abundance, the Coat of Arms of the Duke of Croy, 1608

Plate 6: Darius Fleeing from the Battlefield, from The Deeds of Alexander the Great, 1608

Plate 11: Alexanders Lion Hunt, from The Deeds of Alexander the Great, 1608

Plate 3: Alexander Instructing his Soldiers, from The Deeds of Alexander the Great, 1608

Plate 10: Alexander Finding the Body of Darius, from The Deeds of Alexander the Great, , 1608

Plate 9: Alexanders Triumphal Entry into Babylon, from The Deeds of Alexander the Great, 1608

Plate 5: Alexander Directing a Battle, from The Deeds of Alexander the Great, 1608

Plate 2: Alexander Cutting the Gordian Knot, from The Deeds of Alexander the Great, 1608

Plate 8: Alexander Encircling the Enemy Troops with Fire, from The Deeds of Alexander the Great, 1608

Two studies of a Standing Man with a Sword (Alexander the Great); verso: Studies... ca
Two studies of a Standing Man with a Sword (Alexander the Great); verso: Studies of a Leg, an Arm, a Hand, and a Figures Neck, ca. 1601

Frontispiece of Inquiries into Human Faculty and its Development, 1883

Alexander at a Banquet, Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami, dated A. H. 931 / A. D
Alexander at a Banquet, Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami, dated A.H. 931/A.D. 1524-25

Alexander and the Circle of Seven Sages, Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami, 15th century

Alexander the Great Rescued from the River Cydnus, ca. 1650. Creator: Pietro Testa
Alexander the Great Rescued from the River Cydnus, ca. 1650. During his campaign against Darius, Alexander halted at Tarsus to bathe in the Cydnus to bathe when his limbs began to stiffen with a chill

View in Southern Armenia, 1890. Creator: Unknown
View in Southern Armenia, 1890. Armenia became a kingdom in 321BC during the Orontid dynasty, following the conquest of Persia by Alexander the Great it then became a Hellenistic kingdoms of

Catacombs in Alexandria, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Catacombs in Alexandria, 1890. Necropolis in the city of Alexandria, founded c332 BC by Alexander the Great. The burial chambers of Kom El-Shoqafa, were used from 2nd to the 4th century AD

View on the Indus, 1890. Creator: Unknown
View on the Indus, 1890. The Achaemenid conquest of the Indus Valley refers to military occupation of territories in North-western regions of India, from 6th-4th centuries BC

Defeat of Porus by the Macedonians, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Defeat of Porus by the Macedonians, 1890. The Battle of the Hydaspes, 326 BC between Alexander the Great and King Porus of the Paurava kingdom on the banks of the river Jhelum

Alexander at the Temple of Jupiter Ammon, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Alexander at the Temple of Jupiter Ammon, 1890. In 331 BC, at the Temple of Jupiter Amon; Alexander the Great (ruled 336-323) was ordained a Son of Amon by the High Priests of Jupiter Amon

Alexander and the Body of Darius, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Alexander and the Body of Darius, 1890. Alexander the Great stands over Darius III (c380-330 BC) betrayed and wounded by the javelins of Bessus and Nabarzanes in Bactria

The Great Harbour at Alexandria, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Great Harbour at Alexandria, 1890. Alexander the Great in 331 BC, cleared sand and silt deposits as part of construction of Alexandria city as a marine base for his fleet

Map Illustrating the Campaigns and Marches of Alexander the Great, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Map Illustrating the Campaigns and Marches of Alexander the Great, 1890. Alexander III of Macedon (356-323 BC) spent most of his ruling years on an unprecedented military campaign through Asia

The Macedonians Crossing the Jaxartes, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Macedonians Crossing the Jaxartes, 1890. The Battle of Jaxarte, 329 BC Alexander the Great and his Macedonian army cross the River Jaxartes, or Syr Darya River to meet the Scythians

The Macedonian Phalanx, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Macedonian Phalanx, 1890. The Macedonian phalanx, an infantry formation developed by Philip II and used by his son Alexander the Great to conquer the Achaemenid Empire

Alexander the Great (From an Old Greek Coin), 1936. Creator: Unknown
Alexander the Great (From an Old Greek Coin), 1936. Profile portrait of Alexander III of Macedon (356 BC-323 BC) who invaded India in 326 BC

Iskandar Watching the Sirens on the Seashore. (Manuscript illumination from the epic Iskandar-nameh), Early 15th century. Found in the Collection of State D. Shostakovich Memorial Museum, Moscow

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 the Great. Artist: James Sherwood Westmacott
Alexander the Great, 1863

Temple of the Oracle, Siwah, Egypt. Alexander the Great (356-323 BC) visited the oracle of Zeus Amon (the Ancient Greek god Zeus represented with the rams horns of the Ancient Egyptian god Amon)

Ruined Citadel, Siwah, Egypt
Ruined citadel, Siwah, Egypt. Alexander the Great (356-323 BC) visited Siwahs oracle of Zeus Amon (the Ancient Greek god Zeus represented with the rams horns of the Ancient Egyptian god Amon)

Relief of Alexander the Great being blessed by Amun-Ra, Temple sacred to Amun Mut & Khons, Luxor
Relief of Alexander the Great as the Pharaoh being blessed by the god Amun-Ra, Temple sacred to Amun Mut and Khons, Luxor, Egypt

Relief of Alexander the Great before Amun-Ra, Temple sacred to Amun Mut & Khons, Luxor, Egypt
Relief of Alexander the Great as the Pharaoh before the god Amun-Ra, Temple sacred to Amun Mut and Khons, Luxor, Egypt. Alexander is identified by his cartouches

Alexander the Great of Macedonia, (1902). From Imhoof Blumers Portrait Heads on Coins of Hellenic Nations. In only 13 years

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"Iskander: The Legendary Conqueror and His Enduring Legacy" Iskander, also known as Alexander the Great, was a figure of immense historical significance. From his remarkable military conquests to his encounters with influential figures, Iskander's life continues to captivate our imagination. One notable depiction is seen in the relief at the Temple sacred to Amun Mut & Khons in Luxor, Egypt. Here, he is shown being blessed by Amun-Ra himself, highlighting his divine connection and favor from the gods. In another intriguing encounter, we witness Iskander meeting Diogenes of Sinope. This meeting depicted in Quirin Mark's 1784 artwork showcases their intellectual exchange between one of history's greatest conquerors and an esteemed philosopher. The Banquet of Alexander painted by Domenico del Barbiere offers us a glimpse into the opulence and grandeur that surrounded Iskander during his reign. It portrays him enjoying lavish feasts alongside his companions while celebrating their victories. Ptolemy Lagus played a significant role in preserving Iskander's legacy through establishing the Ptolemaic dynasty in Egypt. An unknown artist captured Ptolemy Lagus' likeness in a portrait from 1830, reminding us of this important historical figure who sought to honor Iskander's memory. Even centuries after his death, artists like those behind Lubok print from 1869 continue to commemorate Iskander's triumphs on canvas. Their vibrant portrayal depicts him leading armies into battle against Persian forces under Darius III - an event immortalized through Persian miniatures dating back to the 16th century. Returning once again to Luxor, we find another relief showcasing Iskander before Amun-Ra at the Temple sacred to Amun Mut & Khons. This depiction emphasizes not only his military prowess but also highlights his reverence for the gods.