Manier om de echtheid van zilver, goud en andere metalen te testen / Alexander hakt de gordiaanse knoop door 1696

"Manier om de echtheid van zilver, goud en andere metalen te testen / Alexander hakt de gordiaanse knoop door" is an etching by Cornelis Meijer dated 1696. The print depicts two historical events in separate scenes. On the left, Archimedes is shown testing the purity of a crown through water displacement. The scene on the right depicts Alexander the Great cutting the Gordian Knot. This engraving highlights the historical significance of both Archimedes' discovery and Alexander's decisive action. The artwork demonstrates Meijer's ability to represent complex historical narratives in a visually engaging manner. The use of line and detail showcases the artist's technical skill in this illustrative print.