Alexander the Great, demonstrating his trust in Philip, his physician, by drinking a medicinal draught prepared by him after receiving a letter from General Parmenio suggesting that Philip is poisoning him. Coloured pencil drawing by L. Chodowiecka.

  • Chodowiecka, Ludowica.
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21243i
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1 drawing : pencil, with red chalk, ink and grey wash ; image 13 x 20.2 cm

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Zum Andenken gezeichnet von L. Chodowiecki. Lettering is inscribed in blue pencil and reads: "Alexander and his phys Philip? Max Ziegert, Cat[alogue] 23, item 58. Ludowica Chodowiecka (eldest sister of Daniel)"

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Wellcome Collection 21243i

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