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Previously in the collection of Benjamin West, PRA. Related to the painting by E. Le Sueur formerly in the Orléans collection, then (until 1999) in 4 St James's Square (residence of Baroness Lucas, subsequently the Naval and Military Club), and acquired in 1999 by the National Gallery, London.
Title
Alexander the Great Demonstrates His Trust in His Physician Philip by Drinking a Medicinal Draught Prepared by Him Even after Receiving a Letter Alleging that Philip is Trying to Poison Him
Date
1648–1700
Medium
pen & brown ink
Measurements
H 20.1 x W 20.1 cm
Accession number
643030i
Acquisition method
purchased by the Wellcome Library, 2004
Work type
Drawing
Wellcome Collection
183 Euston Road, London, Greater London NW1 2BE England
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