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A scene of the life of Alexander from the Sharaf-nameh
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This rare scene from the life of Alexander depicts a poor and pious woman falling into a desperate situation and giving birth to a son in some desolate place. Philip, the Macedonian ruler, is on a hunt and passes the ruin. Seeing the deceased woman with a hungry baby by her side, the King orders his followers to tend to the burial of the woman and brings up the orphan making him his crown prince.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Safavid period (1501-1722) |
|---|---|
| Date | 1500s |
| Culture / Origin | Iran, probably Shiraz, Safavid period (1501-1722) |
| Medium | Opaque watercolor, ink, and gold on paper |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Type | Manuscript |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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