Philippus II van Macedonië ziet de verwekking van Alexander de Grote c. 1655 - 1665

Leonaert Bramer's drawing, "Philippus II van Macedonië ziet de verwekking van Alexander de Grote," depicts a scene from ancient history, the birth of Alexander the Great. The drawing shows Philip II, king of Macedon, peering through a door as the Queen of Epirus gives birth. The composition of the scene is dynamic, with figures moving around the room, and the artist's detailed rendering of the characters' expressions and postures adds a sense of drama to the scene. This historical scene was a popular subject in the Baroque era, and Bramer's drawing is a fine example of this genre.