Alexander the Great and King Taxiles
c. 1615
Medium
Graphite on cream laid paper
Dimensions
20 × 31.3 cm (7 7/8 × 12 3/8 in.)
Classification
graphite
Department
Prints and Drawings
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
85849
Art Historical Context
In the Prints and Drawings collection of the Art Institute of lies a captivating graphite drawing titled *Alexander the Great and King Taxiles created around 1615 by Italian artist Sisto Badalocchio This intimate work, measuring 20 × 31.3 cm on cream laid, exemplifies the Baroque era's fascination with dramatic historical narratives. Badalocchio, aolognese follower of the Carracci brothers, was renowned for his fluid draughtsmanship, blending classical themes with emotional intensity. The scene depicts a pivotal moment from Alexander the Great's conquests in ancient India, where King Taxiles ...