Two Horses, 1913, Franz Marc
The Battle of Issus by Albrecht Altdorfer, 1529, Wood
“The morning after the Battle of Issus…Alexander and Hephaestion went together to visit the captured Persian royal family. Its senior member…knelt to Hephaestion to plead for their lives, having mistaken him for Alexander…Alexander pardoned her, saying “You were not mistaken, Mother; this man too is Alexander.” Their love for each other was no secret, as is borne out by their own words.” (via Wikipedia)
Alfred Stevens (1823-1906) “Winding the Mantle Clock” (c. 1875-1880) Oil on panel Currently in a private collection
