Alexandrian Collection (page 5)

ALEXANDER THE GREAT (356-323 B. C. ). King of Macedonia, 336-323 B. C. Copper engraving, Italian, 18th century
ALEXANDER THE GREAT (356-323 B.C.). King of Macedonia, 336-323 B.C. Copper engraving, Italian, 18th century

PTOLEMY (2nd CENTURY A. D. ). Claudius Ptolemaeus. Alexandrian astronomer, mathematician and geographer
PTOLEMY (2nd CENTURY A.D.). Claudius Ptolemaeus. Alexandrian astronomer, mathematician and geographer. Line engraving, French, 1584

ALEXANDRIA: LIBRARY. Reconstruction of a hall in the great library in Alexandria, Egypt, founded at the beginning of the 3rd century B.C. German wood engraving, 19th century

GALILEO: DIALOGO, 1632. Galileo (left) conversing with Ptolemy (center) and Copernicus. Engraved frontispiece to Galileo Galileis Dialogo...sopra i due Massimi Sistemi del Mundo, Florence, Italy, 1632

ST. AUGUSTINE (354-430). Christian church father and philosopher. The Vision of St. Augustine. Copper engraving, English, 19th century, after the painting by Benvenuto de Garofalo

Ptolemy (De Brij)
CLAUDIUS PTOLEMAIUS Alexandrian astronomer, mathematician and geographer Date: 2ND CENTURY

Celsus, Roman philosopher
Celsus, 2nd century Roman philosopher, known mainly through his literary work The True Word, which was a polemic attack on Christianity

VENEZIANO: ST. CATHERINE. Mystical Marriage of St. Catherine of Alexandria. Panel, c1360, by Lorenzo Veneziano

BESOZZO: ST. CATHERINE. Mystical Marriage of St. Catherine of Alexandria. St. Catherine kisses the hand of the infant Jesus, who is being held by the Virgin Mary

ARMILLARY SPHERE, 1543. Ptolemy (left), the Alexandrian astronomer, and the German mathematician and astronomer Johann Muller Regiomontanus seated beneath an armillary sphere with a zodiac

Ptolemy (Munster)
CLAUDIUS PTOLEMAIUS Alexandrian astronomer, mathematician and geographer

Ptolemy, Alexandrian astronomer, mathematician and geographer

Ptolemy (Thevet)
CLAUDIUS PTOLEMAIUS Alexandrian astronomer, mathematician and geographer

System of Cosmas
The form of the Earth and the Universe, according to the Alexandrian monk and geographer COSMAS

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"Exploring the Legacy of Alexandrian Brilliance: From Alexander the Great to Ancient Libraries" Step into the world of Alexandria, a city that thrived as a center of knowledge and innovation during ancient times. The map of the Macedonian Empire reveals the vast territories conquered by Alexander the Great, whose insatiable thirst for expansion shaped history. Intriguingly, it was in this very city where Aristotle, one of history's greatest philosophers, imparted his wisdom upon young Alexander. A captivating painting by Jean Leon Gerome Ferris transports us back to witness their extraordinary tutorship. Legend has it that Alexander encountered an intricate knot known as Gordian Knot. Faced with its complexity, he boldly cut through it with his sword—a symbolic act representing his audacious problem-solving approach. Aristotle's teachings extended beyond philosophy; he also nurtured great minds like Plotinus—an Alexandrian philosopher who led Neoplatonism—whose marble head stands as a testament to intellectual prowess. The brilliance did not stop there. Ptolemy, an Alexandrian astronomer and mathematician from centuries later, left an indelible mark on science and geography. His colored line engraving showcases his dedication to understanding celestial bodies and mapping our world. Artifacts such as a tempera-on-linen portrait of a young woman offer glimpses into daily life in ancient Alexandria while Ctesibius' invention—the clepsydra or water clock—demonstrates their technological advancements. Sadly, we can only imagine what wonders were held within the library of Alexandria before its destruction in 642 AD. Erudits immersed themselves in knowledge within those hallowed walls until they fell victim to time's relentless march. Moving forward through history brings us face-to-face with contrasting scenes: St. Catherine's martyrdom depicts religious turmoil amidst this once-great city while Neo-Attic comedy highlights lighthearted moments from Alexandria's past.