Alexander the Great Rescued from the River Cydnus reflects Pietro Testa’s fascination with atmosphere, reflection, and the subtle play of light on water. The painting captures the moment Alexander falls ill while bathing in the Cydnus, rendered with Testa’s characteristic sensitivity to mood and environment. Its contemplative tone and nuanced composition foreshadow the emotive landscapes of Romanticism.

Pietro Testa (1612–1650) was an Italian Baroque painter and draughtsman renowned for his intricate compositions, inventive allegory, and keen observation of nature. Believed to be one of his final works before his untimely death—possibly by drowning—the painting resonates with both historical narrative and a haunting, personal poignancy, merging human vulnerability with the beauty and unpredictability of the natural world.

Product Details: Cotton and polyester canvas on Radiata pine wood frame sourced from renewable forests. Includes back mounting.

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