Alexander the Great and the Gymnosophists

Alexander the Great stands in the center of what is meant to represent a piece of leather, on the instruction of the gymnosophist (possibly Calanus) on the left. The piece of leather is meant to represent Alexander's empire. When Alexander stands on one of the corners of the leather, the other corners rise, but when Alexander stands in the center, the piece of leather lies flat. The gymnosophist attempts to make it clear to Alexander that he must remain in the center of his empire. In the background, other gymnosophists and Alexander's soldiers can be seen. Numbered 41 (originally numbered 39, crossed out) in the upper right. Drawing forms part of an album.