Alexander the Great demonstrating his trust in his physician Philip of Acarnania by drinking a medicinal draught prepared by him despite allegations that it was a poison. Mezzotint by V. Green, 1772, after B. West, the elder.

  • West, Benjamin, 1738-1820.
Date:
1 January 1772
Reference:
22175i

Licence: Public Domain Mark

Credit: Alexander the Great demonstrating his trust in his physician Philip of Acarnania by drinking a medicinal draught prepared by him despite allegations that it was a poison. Mezzotint by V. Green, 1772, after B. West, the elder. Wellcome Collection. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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