Hector, Alexander, Julius Caesar, from the Nine Heroes 1515 - 1525

This 16th-century engraving by Lucas van Leyden, titled "Hector, Alexander, Julius Caesar, from the Nine Heroes," depicts three legendary figures: Hector of Troy, Alexander the Great, and Julius Caesar, each mounted on horseback. The central figure, Alexander the Great, rides upon a magnificent elephant, a symbol of his military prowess and vast conquests. Van Leyden's masterful use of line and detail creates a sense of drama and realism, capturing the grandeur of these historical figures and their epic exploits. This engraving, part of a series illustrating "Nine Heroes," exemplifies the artistic style of the Northern Renaissance.