Alexander de Grote 1582 - 1635

pencil drawn

toned paper

light pencil work

pen sketch

pencil sketch

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

pen-ink sketch

pen work

pencil art

"Alexander de Grote" is an engraving by Nicolaes de Bruyn, dating from 1582-1635, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The engraving features a detailed depiction of Alexander the Great on horseback, within a decorative border filled with intricate ornament, skulls, and fantastical creatures. This work showcases the meticulous detail and decorative style of the 16th-century Dutch printmaking tradition, capturing both the historical significance of the subject and the artistic skill of the artist.