Alexander welcoming Thalestris and the Amazons 1525 - 1575

"Alexander Welcoming Thalestris and the Amazons" is a 16th-century engraving by Master FG, a printmaker active between 1530 and 1560. The scene depicts the legendary meeting between Alexander the Great and the Amazonian queen Thalestris, a popular subject in Renaissance art. The work, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, showcases a detailed and dramatic composition, showcasing the strength and beauty of both Alexander and the Amazons in the context of their historical encounter. The engraving's intricate detail, evocative of the time period, makes it a noteworthy example of 16th-century printmaking.