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Alexander de Grote steekt Persepolis in de brand
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Alexander de Grote steekt Persepolis in de brand

1514 - 1580

Medium

engraving

Dimensions

h 270mm × w 309mm

Collection

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Materials

paper

Object Type

print

Subject Matter

in a fit of intoxication at a feast, and encouraged by the courtesan Thais, Alexander sets Persepolis on fire

Acquisition Method

transferred

Acquired

1816

Notes

verzamelaarsmerk, op het oude opzetvel, gestempeld: Lugt 240

Collection Type

prints

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1500–1580France

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