Soldaten van Alexander de Grote vragen vergiffenis c. 1655 - 1665

Leonaert Bramer's "Soldaten van Alexander de Grote vragen vergiffenis" (c. 1655-1665) depicts a group of soldiers kneeling before a tent, likely Alexander the Great's, seeking forgiveness. The drawing, a powerful example of Baroque art, utilizes chiaroscuro to emphasize the soldiers' posture and their desperation. Bramer's detailed portrayal captures the dramatic moment, emphasizing the emotional weight of the scene. The work currently resides in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.