Alexander de Grote bezoekt Diogenes van Sinope c. 1655 - 1665

Leonaert Bramer's "Alexander de Grote bezoekt Diogenes van Sinope" is a 17th-century drawing depicting a scene from Greek antiquity. The drawing, housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Bramer's mastery of detail and his ability to capture the drama of the encounter between Alexander the Great and Diogenes. Alexander, with his entourage, approaches the cynic philosopher Diogenes, who is seated in a barrel. This drawing, created around 1655-1665, exemplifies Bramer's fascination with historical subjects and his skill in depicting realistic figures in a historical setting.