Alexandre et Roxane
Alexander the Great, decked out in armor and a golden cloak, is busy crowning his new bride, Roxana, while a chaotic squad of cherubs helps out with the wedding preparations. One little angel is even busy slipping a sandal onto her foot! It's classic Rubens—full of movement, rich reds, and those signature plump, lively figures that seem to burst with energy. This scene is actually Rubens recreating a famous lost ancient painting by Apelles, described by the writer Lucian, making it a Baroque remix of a classical masterpiece.
- Technique
- Oil painting
Location: Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg
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