Alexander in His Tent (?) 1602 - 1630

Antonio Gandini's "Alexander in His Tent (?)" is a pen and brown ink drawing, executed around 1602-1630, and depicts a scene likely from the life of Alexander the Great. The artwork shows a camp scene with tents, soldiers, and horses, as well as a more formal architectural structure in the background, possibly a temple. The detailed drawing, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, utilizes shading and hatching to create a sense of depth and form within its small dimensions.