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Alexander the Great Takes the City of Petra
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Alexander the Great Takes the City of Petra

Cornelis Bloemaert (II) · 1633 - 1692 · engraving; paper

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

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The army of Alexander the Great stands before the gates of the Egyptian rock city of Petra. Fighting is still fierce on the rocks. Alexander stands on a plateau looking out over the battles and the city. Two boys behind him carry his helmet and shield.

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Credit lineAlexander de Grote neemt de stad Petra in. 1633 - 1692. Cornelis Bloemaert (II). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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