File:Alexander the Great woodcut.jpg
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DescriptionAlexander the Great woodcut.jpg |
English: The Glorious Battle of the King Alexander of Macedon with King Porus of India, a woodcut of the early eighteenth century, based on this old source, was probably created during the Great Northern War (1700-21) to show support for Peter the Great, since the facial features of Alexander resemble those of Peter, while King Porus takes after Charles XII of Sweden. Both kings are dressed in contemporary Western clothes and Alexander even sports a kerchief around his neck and lace cuffs around his wrists, both favorites of Peter (Ovsiannikov 10). Alexander was also depicted in a more traditional type of a print, mounted on his horse, hardly different than any other popular character, or with elephants and fancy tents in the background to distinguish him from Russian heroes. |
Date | Medieval |
Source | Lubok based on literature |
Author | Unknown authorUnknown author |
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