Alexander the Great Rescued from the River Cydnus
The Met
Artist: Pietro Testa(Italian, Lucca 1612–1650 Rome)
Date: ca. 1650
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 38 x 54 in. (96.5 x 137.2 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Eula M. Ganz, in memory of Paul H. Ganz, 1987
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Men bathing and gathered by a river, with a tent and horse in a rocky, cloudy landscape
Detailed Description
A natural landscape is dominated by a body of water that flows from the left foreground towards the right background. The sky above is a mix of light blue and dark, streaky clouds, with some brighter areas. On the far left, a dark, rugged cliff face rises, with a few sparse, thin trees visible on its upper edge against the sky. At the base of this cliff, a figure with reddish-brown skin and dark hair is seated, partially draped in blue fabric, appearing to be washing or resting by the water's edge. In the central foreground, a muscular, light-skinned man with dark hair is seated in the water, facing slightly left, with his hands in the water, creating small ripples. He is nude from the waist up. To the right of this central figure, several other men are gathered near the water. One man, with reddish-brown skin, is bent over, seemingly assisting or observing the man in the water. Another figure, partially obscured, wears a helmet and armor, reaching towards the water. Further to the right, a large, light-colored tent stands, with a horse visible behind it. Another figure is seated near the tent. Dark, voluminous clouds rise in the sky behind the tent. The background features rolling hills and distant mountains under the cloudy sky. The overall color palette is earthy, with browns, blues, and muted greens.
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