Alexander the Great (356-323 BC), 18th century. Artist: Unknown

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Alexander the Great (356-323 BC), 18th century. Persian manuscript in Islamic style illustrating the12th century Persian poem Book of Alexander the Great (Eskandar-nameh) by Nezami. The legend of Alexander was told and retold in Islamic art and literature from Southern Russia to the gates of India.

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Size: 2533px × 4133px
Location: World,Middle East
Photo credit: © Art Media/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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