Veldslag van Alexander de Grote en Poros (plaat 1) 1717

"Veldslag van Alexander de Grote en Poros (plaat 1)" is an etching created in 1717 by Dutch artist Bernard Picart. The print, which measures 701 mm high and 494 mm wide, depicts a dramatic battle scene between Alexander the Great and Poros, a king of India. The scene is filled with soldiers, horses, and weaponry, creating a sense of chaos and action. The use of etching, a technique that involves incising lines into a metal plate, allows for intricate detail and a sense of depth. This artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to Picart's mastery of this printmaking technique.