Alexander de Grote executeert Indiase soldaten c. 1655 - 1665

"Alexander de Grote executeert Indiase soldaten" (c. 1655-1665) is a drawing by Dutch artist Leonaert Bramer, now housed in the Rijksmuseum. The artwork depicts a scene of Alexander the Great, in full armor and with sword in hand, standing over a group of bound and kneeling Indian soldiers. The scene, rendered with a sense of drama and detail, highlights the brutality of war and the power of Alexander the Great, a popular historical figure in the Dutch Golden Age. The drawing, executed in black chalk and white gouache on paper, is a testament to Bramer’s skill in depicting historical narratives.