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. Oil painting by Benjamin West, ca. 1771.

  • West, Benjamin, 1738-1820.
Date:
[1771?]
Reference:
45040i

Licence: Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)

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. Oil painting by Benjamin West, ca. 1771. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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