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Alexander the Great and the High Priest of Jerusalem

mid 1540s

Master IRs

(Italian)
Culture
Italy, 16th century
Medium
engraving
Support
Cream(1) laid paper
Measurements
Sheet: 25.3 x 19.8 cm (9 15/16 x 7 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of The Print Club of Cleveland 1944.19
Catalogue raisonné
Illus.Bartsch 23 (XXVIII Commentary.22)
State
i/ii
Public Domain
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Location
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Description

According to ancient legend, when Alexander the Great (356–323 BC) came into the presence of the high priest of Jerusalem, he was so awestruck by the priest's piety that he approached the holy man on his knees.

Alexander the Great and the High Priest of Jerusalem

mid 1540s

Master IRs

(Italian)
Italy, 16th century

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