Master of the Griselda Legend (active 1490 – 1500)
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