EditorialMiniature of Nectanebus practicising the enchantments of Olympias, who lies in bed. Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre). France, Central (Paris); c.1420. Source: Royal 20 B. XX, f.8v. Languag...
EditorialNectanebus as a serpent enters Olympias' chamber, and practices enchantments on her as she sleeps in bed. La Vraye Histoire du Bon Roy Alixandre (The Alexander Romance in Old French prose). France; early 15th century. Source: Royal 20 B. XX, f.8v. Lang...
EditorialCarlo and Ubaldo Resisting the Enchantments of Armida's Nymphs. Dated: 1750/1755. Dimensions: overall: 250.2 x 459.8 cm (98 1/2 x 181 in.) framed: 258.1 x 471.5 cm (101 5/8 x 185 5/8 in.). Medium: oil on canvas.
EditorialNectanebus as a serpent entering Queen Olympias' chamber and practising enchantments on her in her bed. Queen Olympias was the mother of Alexander the Great. Initial " E" and ivy-sprig border. From " Li Livre et la vraye hystoire du bon ...