Alexander The Great and Roxana | Pietro Antonio Rotari | 1756 Leonardo da Vinci with some trying to escape

with some trying to escape and others frozen in fear

Picasso presents Dora seated gracefully with a small cat nestled in her arms

Repin conveys the devastating consequences of unchecked power and the human cost of tyranny

lends an air of authenticity to the momentous event

Alexander The Great and Roxana | Pietro Antonio Rotari | 1756 Leonardo da Vinci with some trying to escapeAbout the artwork: "Alexander the Great and Roxana" by Pietro Antonio Rotari portrays a tender moment between the legendary conqueror and his beloved wife, Roxana. With exquisite delicacy and emotion, Rotari captures the intimacy of the scene as Alexander tenderly embraces Roxana, their gazes locked in a mutual expression of love and devotion. The painting exudes a sense of quiet passion and romance, as the couple is enveloped in a soft glow that