# Marriage of Alexander and Roxane

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## Artwork

- Artist: [CARAGLIO, Giovanni Jacopo](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/caraglio-giovanni-jacopo-r0a921069528d78>)
- Date: 1501-1550
- Technique: Engraving, 225 x 313 mm

## Commentary

This engraving was made after a composition by Raphael. It reconstructs the marriage of Alexander and Roxane, an antique painting known only from literary sources. The composition shows Alexander in the centre surrounding by putti approaching the seated Roxane offering her a crown.

## Related artworks

- [Battle between Hercules and Centaurs](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/caraglio-giovanni-jacopo-r0a921069528d78/battle-between-hercules-and-centaurs-r314d4404330fea>)

## Attribution

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