Portret van Alexander de Grote 1549 - 1575

This anonymous engraving, *Portret van Alexander de Grote* (1549-1575), depicts the profile of Alexander the Great, a famous military leader from ancient Greece. He is shown wearing a helmet with a winged horse, Pegasus, on top. This print may have been intended to be part of a larger series of historical figures and was likely used to educate and inspire audiences about the powerful figures of the past. The engraving's small size and intricate details exemplify the detailed work typical of the period, and likely served as a source for studying the lives and appearances of these figures.