Alexander the Great and the High Priest of Jerusalem
Master IRs
1543–1548
- Medium
- engraving
- Dimensions
- Sheet: 25.3 x 19.8 cm (9 15/16 x 7 13/16 in.)
- Genre
- Museum
- Cleveland Museum of Art
Styles
Tags
Italy, 16th century
About
According to ancient legend, when Alexander the Great (356–323 BC) came into the presence of the high priest of Jerusalem, he was so awestruck by the priest's piety that he approached the holy man on his knees.
