Alexander the Great meeting Diogenes 1575 - 1645

This anonymous etching, created sometime between 1575 and 1645, depicts the famous meeting between Alexander the Great and the Cynic philosopher Diogenes. The scene shows Alexander approaching Diogenes, who is lying down in the sun, surrounded by his followers. The artist's use of fine lines and hatching creates a sense of depth and detail, capturing the interaction between the powerful king and the simple philosopher. The artwork is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.