alexander the great

Master of the Griselda Legend (active 1490 – 1500)

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Master of the Griselda Legend Alexander the Great Siena, about 1494 Oil and tempera on wood 105.4 x 50.8 cm During the Renaissance, the historic figure of Alexander the Great (356-323 BC) represented masculine power and expression. His dynamic pose in this painting magnified his importance as the all-conquering King of Macedonia, but also conveyed … Read more

Hellenistic Coins

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Hellenistic Coins The Barber Institute collection of Hellenistic coins is small but contains some fine specimens of early Greek coins, the earliest examples of ancient western coinage. It also contains some of the most beautiful and finely struck examples of Greek royal coinage. The reign of Alexander the Great provides a valuable case study of … Read more