Alexander de Grote stelt Bessus terecht c. 1655 - 1665

Leonaert Bramer's "Alexander de Grote stelt Bessus terecht" (c. 1655-1665) depicts a scene from the life of Alexander the Great. In this pen-and-ink drawing, Alexander watches as Bessus, a Persian nobleman who had betrayed Alexander, is tortured by being stretched between two trees. The composition highlights the brutality of the scene, capturing the tension and suspense of the moment. This artwork is a prime example of Bramer's skill in rendering historical events with vivid detail and emotional impact.