Alexander de Grote steekt het paleis van Xerxes in de brand c. 1655 - 1665

Leonaert Bramer's drawing, *Alexander de Grote steekt het paleis van Xerxes in de brand,* depicts a dramatic scene from ancient history. The work, created between 1655 and 1665, shows Alexander the Great, the king of Macedon, setting fire to the palace of Xerxes I, the king of Persia. The dynamic composition and use of pen and brown ink create a sense of movement and energy, reflecting the violent nature of the event. This scene, housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Bramer's masterful ability to capture historical moments through a detailed and evocative depiction.