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Birth of Alexander
Birth of Alexander, [Whole folio] Olympias lies in bed, with two attendants standing, one of whom holds her hand; two others by the fire, one holding the baby Alexander. Outside, two eagles on the roof, and three female figures, one entering the building. In the background, the Temple of Diana burning, with stones falling from the sky. Text beginning with initial 'R'. Border of trompe l'oeil decoration of acanthus leaves, flowers, insects, birds, and a grotesque Image taken from Quinte Curce Ruffe des fais du grant Alexandre. Originally published/produced in France; late 15th century.
Location
British Library/London/Great Britain
Unique Identifier
AR9106236
Type
Image
Purpose
Public
Size
2114px × 2989px
Photo Credit
© British Library Board / Robana / Art Resource, NY
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ALEXANDER
Alexander III the Great (356-323 BCE), King
Alphabet
ATTENDANT
BABIES
Baby
Bed
birth procedure
Birth Scene
Child
Courtier
discipline
FAMOUS PEOPLE
Floral
GIVING BIRTH
Infant
INFANTS
INITIAL
KID
KIDS
medical operation
medical operations
Medicine
People
PERSONALITIES
Science
SCIENCES
Script (Lettering/All Media)
Surgery
surgical operation
surgical procedure
written language