The marriage of Alexander and Roxana; Alexander surrounded by putti, offering a crown to Roxana who is seated at right 1520s - 1530s

"The marriage of Alexander and Roxana," a 16th-century engraving by Giovanni Jacopo Caraglio, depicts the legendary marriage of Alexander the Great to Roxana, a scene imbued with symbolism and rendered with Renaissance detail. Alexander, in full armor, kneels before Roxana, who sits adorned with a crown held by a winged cherub. The scene is surrounded by other cherubs, symbolizing love and divine favor, while the overall composition emphasizes the grandeur of the event. Caraglio's mastery of line and detail create a dynamic and evocative portrayal of this historical union, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.