Alexander Before Highpriest n.d.

Jacques Stella’s “Alexander Before Highpriest” is a pen and ink drawing depicting the biblical story of Alexander the Great’s encounter with the Jewish high priest. The artwork, housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, illustrates the moment where Alexander kneels before the High Priest, demonstrating his respect for the Jewish religion. The drawing exhibits a dramatic and dynamic composition with a focus on the powerful figures of Alexander and the High Priest, while the surrounding crowd creates a sense of scale and depth. The fine lines and detailed figures are characteristic of Stella’s Baroque style, which combines realism with a sense of theatricality.