1814 – Engraving after Domenico Zampieri (1581–1641) – Large Elephant Folio – 54 cm (Zonder minimumprijs)

Historical Engraving after DomenichinoPeriod: printed in 1814, early 19th centuryMaterial: engraving on sturdy wove paperDimensions: sheet approximately 598 × 437 mm; engraved area approximately 276 × 378 mmCondition: excellent condition, with only minimal age-related wear consistent with its ageCollection Number: 517Description of the SceneDepiction of Timoclea before Alexander the Great. Within an oval composition, Alexander appears seated on the left, surrounded by soldiers and attendants. Before him stands Timoclea, accompanied by her children, as she is brought into his presence. To the right are Macedonian warriors, while in the background a fortified city with towers and a gateway rises above the scene.The composition is classically structured, with a clear visual distinction between the ruler and the captive noblewoman. The figures are monumental in scale and carefully arranged in balanced groups. Gestures play a crucial role in organizing the narrative: Alexander extends his hand in judgment, while Timoclea stands upright and composed, embodying dignity and self-control. Fine and consistent engraving techniques are employed throughout, while light and shadow model armor, drapery, and anatomy with remarkable precision. The surrounding landscape and architectural elements reinforce the historical setting and lend depth to the scene.The iconography derives from the account recorded by Plutarch. Timoclea,... lees verder bij Catawiki