miniatures of alexander the great

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Alexander after being poisoned - Drawing. Public domain image.

Alexander after being poisoned - Drawing. Public domain image.

Alexander and his queen at table, and again in the foreground with a feather in his throat after being poisoned (f. 94v.). 323 BCE

Alexander and his companions consult the prophetic trees of the Sun and the Moon; Alexander meeting a black-legged monster man, a horse-lion and headless men (f. 84v.)

Alexander and his companions consult the prophetic trees of the Sun an...

Alexander and his companions consult the prophetic trees of the Sun and the Moon; Alexander meeting a black-legged monster man, a horse-lion and headless men (f. 84v.)

Alexander and his men facing amazing beasts

Alexander and his men facing amazing beasts

Alexander and his men facing amazing beasts across a river (f. 68v.)

Alexander climbing up to the palace on the adamantine mountain

Alexander climbing up to the palace on the adamantine mountain

Alexander climbing up to the palace on the adamantine mountain (f. 83)

Alexander entering Italy with his followers

Alexander entering Italy with his followers

Alexander, mounted on Bucephalus, entering Italy with his followers (f. 37v.)

Alexander fighting a crowned dragon

Alexander fighting a crowned dragon

Alexander fighting a crowned dragon; long-haired women emerging from a river (f. 90)

Alexander fighting the dog-headed Cynocephali

Alexander fighting the dog-headed Cynocephali

Alexander fighting the dog-headed Cynocephali (f. 92) Public domain photograph of medieval or early renaissance painting, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Alexander has the murderers of Darius executed

Alexander has the murderers of Darius executed

Alexander has the murderers of Darius executed by hanging (f. 61)

Alexander killing Nectanebus, his father

Alexander killing Nectanebus, his father

Alexander killing Nectanebus, his father, by throwing him into a ditch (f. 34)

Alexander killing Porus in single combat

Alexander killing Porus in single combat

Alexander killing Porus in single combat before their armies (f. 70)

Alexander on his deathbed

Alexander on his deathbed

Alexander on his deathbed, surrounded by mourners, and dictating his will to his notary (f. 95v.)

Alexander outside the gates of Abdyra receiving the keys of the city

Alexander outside the gates of Abdyra receiving the keys of the city

Alexander outside the gates of Abdyra receiving the keys of the city (f. 44)

Alexander sending a message over a river to the Brahmins

Alexander sending a message over a river to the Brahmins

Alexander sending a message over a river to the Brahmins (f. 73v.)

Alexander, his men and beasts suffering from thirst by a river

Alexander, his men and beasts suffering from thirst by a river

Alexander, his men and beasts suffering from thirst by a river (f. 67)

Alexander’s first victory over Darius, the Persian king

Alexander’s first victory over Darius, the Persian king

Alexander’s first victory over Darius, the Persian king (f. 51v.) Public domain photograph of medieval manuscript miniature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Alexander’s first victory over Porus

Alexander’s first victory over Porus

Alexander’s first victory over Porus (f. 64) Public domain photograph of medieval miniature painting, illuminated manuscript, 14th-15th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Alexander’s meeting with Queen of the Amazons

Alexander’s meeting with Queen of the Amazons

Alexander’s meeting with Talistris, Queen of the Amazons (f. 66v.) Public domain photograph of medieval manuscript miniature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Alexander’s tents on fire - Public domain dedication image

Alexander’s tents on fire - Public domain dedication image

Alexander’s tents on fire, and amphibious men and women standing in water (f. 72v.)

Alexander’s third victory over Darius

Alexander’s third victory over Darius

Alexander’s third victory over Darius; Darius escaping over the river in a cart (f. 56v. margin)

Another translator addressing his master

Another translator addressing his master

Translator addressing his master(f. 30r.) Public domain reproduction of illuminated medieval manuscript page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Bucephalus being presented to Philip; Bucephalus in a cage with the remains of condemned criminals

Bucephalus being presented to Philip; Bucephalus in a cage with the re...

Bucephalus being presented to Philip; Bucephalus in a cage with the remains of condemned criminals, being tamed by Alexander (f. 34v.)

Murder of Darius and Alexander at the side of the dying king

Murder of Darius and Alexander at the side of the dying king

The murder of Darius by his own generals; Alexander at the side of the dying king (f. 59)

Nectanebus enthroned, with courtiers

Nectanebus enthroned, with courtiers

Nectanebus enthroned, with courtiers, receiving a sealed document bearing news of Artaxerxes’ threatened invasion; Nectanebus in his chamber bewitching Artaxerxes’ fleet in a basin of water (f. 29v., full page ... More

School, with Cato and his translator

School, with Cato and his translator

School, with Cato and his translator (seated below) instructing pupils (f. 1)

The battle with woodland men armed with clubs

The battle with woodland men armed with clubs

The battle with woodland men armed with clubs (f. 82) Public domain photograph of medieval manuscript miniature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The coronation of Alexander - Public domain dedication image

The coronation of Alexander - Public domain dedication image

The coronation of Alexander (f. 60v.) Public domain photograph of medieval miniature painting, illuminated manuscript, 14th-15th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The marriage of Alexander and Darius’ daughter

The marriage of Alexander and Darius’ daughter

The marriage of Alexander and Darius’ daughter (f. 61v.) Public domain photograph of medieval miniature painting, illuminated manuscript, 14th-15th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picry... More

Translator addressing his master on a road

Translator addressing his master on a road

Translator addressing his master on a road leading from a castle to a farm (f. 2)

Translator addressing his master, in a garden

Translator addressing his master, in a garden

Translator addressing his master, in a garden (f. 19) Public domain reproduction of illuminated medieval manuscript page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Translator addressing his master, indoors

Translator addressing his master, indoors

Translator addressing his master, indoors (f. 14v.) Public domain photograph of 13th-14th-century medieval illuminated manuscript, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Translator addressing his master

Translator addressing his master

Translator addressing his master, with a man ploughing in the background (f. 8v.)

First Master of the Bible historiale of Jean de Berry (French, active about 1390 - about 1400) - Alexander the Great - Google Art Project

First Master of the Bible historiale of Jean de Berry (French, active ...

Public domain reproduction of illuminated manuscript page, 14th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Firdawsi - Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) - Google Art Project

Firdawsi - Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) - Google Art Project

Public domain reproduction of illuminated manuscript, folio, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Liber Floridus (1260) Alexandre p158

Liber Floridus (1260) Alexandre p158

Français : Illustration d'Alexandre le Grand - Copie du Liber Floridus sur Gallica http://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/btv1b6000541b

Iskandar sending a letter - Shahnama (1630-1640), f.421v - BL IO Islamic 1256

Iskandar sending a letter - Shahnama (1630-1640), f.421v - BL IO Islam...

Iskandar sending a letter Iskandar sending a letter to the Indian King Fur. He is enthroned under draped curtains, whilst a vizier hands the letter to a messenger: several other courtiers, one holding a large ... More

Iranischer Meister 001 -  The Yorck Project Masterpieces of Painting

Iranischer Meister 001 - The Yorck Project Masterpieces of Painting

Iskandar (Alexander the Great) oversees the building of the wall to fend off the Yajuj and Majuj people (Gog and Magog). This artist depicts a group of demons (div) helping in the task, even though that is not ... More

Amir Khusraw Dihlavi - Alexander the Great Drowns the Greeks - Walters W624153B - Full Page

Amir Khusraw Dihlavi - Alexander the Great Drowns the Greeks - Walters...

In this folio from Walters manuscript W.624, the Greeks are punished for not accepting the faith and rule of Alexander.

Bim Gujarati - Alexander the Great Enthroned at Persepolis - Walters W61334A - Full Page

Bim Gujarati - Alexander the Great Enthroned at Persepolis - Walters W...

This folio from Walters manuscript W.613 depicts Alexander the Great enthroned at Persepolis. The illustration is by Bim Gujarati.

Firdawsi - Alexander the Great Fight the Abyssinians - Walters W603117B - Full Page

Firdawsi - Alexander the Great Fight the Abyssinians - Walters W603117...

On this folio from Walters manuscript W.603, Alexander the Great fight the Abyssinians.

Hatifi - Alexander the Great (Iskandar) Being Handed a Letter that Describes a Dangerous Passage Through the Mountains - Walters W657304B - Full Page

Hatifi - Alexander the Great (Iskandar) Being Handed a Letter that Des...

This folio from Walters manuscript W.657 depicts Alexander the Great (Iskandar) being handed a letter that describes a dangerous passage through the mountains.

15th-century painters - Story of Alexander the Great - WGA15790

15th-century painters - Story of Alexander the Great - WGA15790

Public domain image of medieval art, 14th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Alexander the Great, Ghent, Ms. 92

Alexander the Great, Ghent, Ms. 92

Alexander the Great, book illumination in a manuscript of the „Liber floridus“: Ghent, Universiteitsbibliotheek, Ms. 92, fol. 153v. Deutsch: Alexander der Große, Buchmalerei in einer Handschrift des „Liber fl... More

Nizami Ganjavi - Alexander the Great Enthroned at Persepolis - Google Art Project

Nizami Ganjavi - Alexander the Great Enthroned at Persepolis - Google ...

Public domain reproduction of illuminated manuscript page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Alexander and Monsters - Public domain dedication image

Alexander and Monsters - Public domain dedication image

Английский: Alexander the Great battling monsters, the French 15th century miniature // Russian: Александр Великий сражается с чудовищами, французская миниатюра 15 века

Dessin Attentat contre Alexandre, illuminated manuscript

Dessin Attentat contre Alexandre, illuminated manuscript

Public domain image of a medieval town, city, street, buildings, 14th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Dessin Bataille d'Issos (-333), illuminated manuscript

Dessin Bataille d'Issos (-333), illuminated manuscript

Public domain image of early renaissance art, 15th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Dessin conception d'Alexandre Naissance d'Alexandre

Dessin conception d'Alexandre Naissance d'Alexandre

Public domain image of early renaissance art, 15th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Lubok Alexander Porus - Public domain dedication image

Lubok Alexander Porus - Public domain dedication image

The glorious battle of Alexander, King of Macedon, and Porus, King of India. Russian lubok. Français : La bataille glorieuse entre Alexandre, roi de Macédoine, et Poros, roi d'Inde. Loubok russe. Русский: Сл... More

Theofilos Megalexandros

Theofilos Megalexandros

Public domain photograph of a horse chariot, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Burial of Alexander favourite horse

Burial of Alexander favourite horse

History of India ([c1906-07]) Author: Jackson, A. V. Williams (Abraham Valentine Williams), 1862-1937; Dutt, Romesh Chunder, 1848-1909; Smith, Vincent Arthur, 1848-1920; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931; Elliot,... More

Nuremberg chronicles f 75v76r 1

Nuremberg chronicles f 75v76r 1

Deutsch: Holzschnitt aus der Schedel'schen Weltchronik, Blatt 75v/76r English: Woodcut from the Nuremberg Chronicle

13-manasses-chronicle - A painting of a group of men on horses

13-manasses-chronicle - A painting of a group of men on horses

Български: Миниатюра 13 от Манасиевата летопис, 14 век: Нападение на Александър Македонски и Птолемей I. English: Miniature 13 from the Constantine Manasses Chronicle, 14 century: Alexander the Great and Ptol... More

Alexander and followers praying at Trees of Sun and Moon England 1333

Alexander and followers praying at Trees of Sun and Moon England 1333

Medieval manuscript illustration of Alexander the Great and his followers kneeling in prayer at the Trees of the Sun and the Moon, under the guidance of a high priest. England 1333 to circa 1340. Royal Manuscr... More

Combat d'Alexandre et de Pôros - Public domain dedication image

Combat d'Alexandre et de Pôros - Public domain dedication image

cote cliché RC-A-32990 légende Combat d'Alexandre et de Pôros département Manuscrits occidentaux cote du document FRANCAIS 50 collection ou fonds Jacques d'Armagnac ; Pierre II de Bourbon ... More

F 45v del Libro de Alexandre (ms O)

F 45v del Libro de Alexandre (ms O)

Español: Hoja 45v del manuscrito O de la BNE del Libro de Alexandre (1ª mitad del siglo XIII), códice del S. XIV. 154 hojas de pergamino 26 x 17 cm. Tres dibujos a pluma. El primero, un rey entre soldados vest... More

Ingeram Codex 029 - Public domain medieval manuscript

Ingeram Codex 029 - Public domain medieval manuscript

Ingeram-Codex der ehemaligen Bibliothek Cotta das [sind] die dry besten hayden alexander rex julius zesar hector von troy

Jean Fouquet- The Coronation of Alexander, from the book Histoire Ancienne

Jean Fouquet- The Coronation of Alexander, from the book Histoire Anci...

Public domain reproduction of illuminated manuscript page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

LDAM (f. 002v) Rei Alexandre

LDAM (f. 002v) Rei Alexandre

Português: Rei Alexandre English: Alexander the Great Українська: Олександр Македонський Public domain photograph - coat of arms, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Alexander encounters the Blemmyae - British Library Royal MS 20 B xx f80r (detail)

Alexander encounters the Blemmyae - British Library Royal MS 20 B xx f...

Alexander encounters the Blemmyae, who have their faces on their chests; detail of a miniature from BL Royal MS 20 B xx, f. 80r. Held and digitised by the British Library.

Bagoas Pleads on Behalf of Nabarzanes

Bagoas Pleads on Behalf of Nabarzanes

Public domain reproduction of illuminated manuscript page, 14th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Harley 4979 f.74 Elephants - Public domain dedication image

Harley 4979 f.74 Elephants - Public domain dedication image

Public domain photograph of medieval art, miniature, 14th-century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Olympias and Nectanabus conceive Alexander - British Library Royal MS 19 D i f4v (detail)

Olympias and Nectanabus conceive Alexander - British Library Royal MS ...

Olympias and Nectanabus conceive Alexander; detail of a miniature from BL Royal MS 19 D i, f. 4v. Held and digitised by the British Library.

Olympias thrown to the dogs - British Library Harley MS 4979 f86r (detail)

Olympias thrown to the dogs - British Library Harley MS 4979 f86r (det...

The dead Olympias is thrown to the dogs; detail of a miniature from BL Harley MS 4979, f. 96r. Held and digitised by the British Library.

Candace Gives Alexander a Crown

Candace Gives Alexander a Crown

Medieval miniature of Alexander the Great and Candace