Alexander The Great and Roxana | Pietro Antonio Rotari | 1756 John William Waterhouse Viewers are transported to a

Viewers are transported to a bygone era

completed in 1563

The painting is a celebration of the bond between Dora and the cat

Van de Velde's skill in capturing the movement and energy of the sea is evident in the swirling waters and the dynamic composition of the painting

charging horsemen

Alexander The Great and Roxana | Pietro Antonio Rotari | 1756 John William Waterhouse Viewers are transported to aAbout the artwork: "Alexander the Great and Roxana" by Pietro Antonio Rotari portrays a tender moment between the legendary conqueror and his beloved wife, Roxana. With exquisite delicacy and emotion, Rotari captures the intimacy of the scene as Alexander tenderly embraces Roxana, their gazes locked in a mutual expression of love and devotion. The painting exudes a sense of quiet passion and romance, as the couple is enveloped in a soft glow that