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Alexander the Great Burns His Baggage
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Alexander the Great Burns His Baggage

Leonaert Bramer · c. 1655 - c. 1665 · pen; brush; plakken; paper; ink

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Alexander the Great, in the foreground on the right, prepares for his journey to India and sets his baggage on fire because it would be too heavy. He is surrounded by his soldiers, who follow his example. Numbered 33 in the upper right. Drawing forms part of an album.

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drawingalbumbladAlexander de Grote
Credit lineAlexander de Grote steekt zijn bagage in brand. c. 1655 - c. 1665. Leonaert Bramer. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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