Roxane Collection

The Wedding of Alexander and Roxana (?), 1678-1681. Creators: Arnold Houbraken, Gerard de Lairesse
The Wedding of Alexander and Roxana (?), 1678-1681

The Wedding of Alexander and Roxana, 1664. Creator: Gerard de Lairesse
The Wedding of Alexander and Roxana, 1664

The Marriage of Alexander the Great and Roxane of Bactria, 1670-1733. Creator: Gerard Hoet
The Marriage of Alexander the Great and Roxane of Bactria, 1670-1733. The marriage is being blessed by a priest at a burning altar, in front of a niche with a statue of Juno

Portrait of Madeleine Pissard as Roxane (L'Amour medecin), 1921. Creator: Jacques Emile Blanche
Portrait of Madeleine Pissard as Roxane (L'Amour medecin), 1921

Alexander and Roxana, 16th century. Creator: Giovanni Jacopo Caraglio
Alexander and Roxana, 16th century

Alexander the Great, King of Macedon, marries Roxana
Alexander the Great, King Alexander III of Macedon, weds Roxana, daughter of Oxyartes, a Bactrian chief whom he had defeated but now made an ally, 327 BC

The Wedding of Alexander the Great and Roxane, 1519 (fresco) (detail of 2646068)
2646069 The Wedding of Alexander the Great and Roxane, 1519 (fresco) (detail of 2646068) by Sodoma, Giovanni Antonio Bazzi (1477-1549); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome)

The Wedding of Alexander the Great and Roxane, 1519 (fresco)
2646068 The Wedding of Alexander the Great and Roxane, 1519 (fresco) by Sodoma, Giovanni Antonio Bazzi (1477-1549); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome, Villa Farnesina)

The Wedding of Alexander the Great and Roxane, 1519 (fresco) (detail of 2646068)
2646070 The Wedding of Alexander the Great and Roxane, 1519 (fresco) (detail of 2646068) by Sodoma, Giovanni Antonio Bazzi (1477-1549); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome)

Louis XV Gobelins tapestry from series Scenes d Opera
940600 Louis XV Gobelins tapestry from series Scenes d Opera, de Tragedie et de Comedie, from the second weaving of 1761-64 (textile) by French School

Postcards depicting Cyrano de Bergerac with Roxanne and the Death of Christian, c
CHT198408 Postcards depicting Cyrano de Bergerac with Roxanne and the Death of Christian, c.1900 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

The Marriage of Alexander and Roxana, c. 1517 (fresco)
703097 The Marriage of Alexander and Roxana, c.1517 (fresco) by Sodoma, Giovanni Antonio Bazzi (1477-1549); 370x660 cm; Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Alexander the Great (356-323 BC)

Postcards depicting Cyrano de Bergerac with Roxanne, c. 1900 (colour litho)
CHT198407 Postcards depicting Cyrano de Bergerac with Roxanne, c.1900 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

The marriage of Alexander and Roxana; Alexander surrounded by putti, offering a crown to Roxana who is seated at right, 1520-39

Alexander and Roxana, 1531-76. Creator: Giulio Bonasone
Alexander and Roxana, 1531-76

RACINE / BAJAZET
BAJAZET Roxane confronts Bajazet with the letter Date: 1672

Elisa Rachel as Roxane in Bajazet by Racine, 1838. Artist: Deveria, Achille (1800-1857)
Elisa Rachel as Roxane in Bajazet by Racine, 1838. Found in the collection of the Patrimoine comte Charles-Andre Colonna Walewski

Alexander the Great marrying Roxane
Wedding of Alexander the Great and Roxane. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Gerard Sanders marriage Alexander Great Roxane
Gerard Sanders, The marriage of Alexander the Great with Roxane, princess of Bactria, painting visual material wood oil, Marriage takes place in front of Alexanders tent

Racine / Bajazet
BAJAZET Roxane, sultana, favourite of the emperor Amurat Date: first performed 1672

Eumenes (c. 362-316 BC) and Roxana (d. c. 310 BC) (oil on canvas)
BAL174032 Eumenes (c.362-316 BC) and Roxana (d.c.310 BC) (oil on canvas) by Padovanino, Alessandro (1588-1648); 74x124.5 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

The Cartoonist Sem
The cartoonist and caricaturist, Georges Goursat, otherwise known as " Sem", (1863 - 1934), pictured at the races at Auteuil with Madame Roxane

Rachel as Roxane
RACHEL (Elisa Rachel-Felix) actress as Roxane in Racines Bajazet

Cyrano / Liebig 3
Act three, scene one The serenade - Christian and Roxane

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Roxane, the woman who captured the heart of Alexander the Great, King of Macedon. Their union was one for the ages, depicted in stunning frescoes and tapestries that have stood the test of time. In 1519, their wedding was immortalized in a breathtaking fresco. Every detail meticulously painted to showcase their love and grandeur. The Gobelins tapestry from the series Scenes d Opera further emphasized their regal connection. But Roxane's story didn't end with Alexander's death. Postcards depicting Cyrano de Bergerac with Roxanne and the Death of Christian showcased her enduring presence in literature and art through centuries. The marriage between Alexander and Roxana was not just a joining of two souls but also an event witnessed by gods themselves. In another fresco, we see Alexander surrounded by putti offering him a crown as he stands beside his beloved queen. Giulio Bonasone captured their love in his artwork "Alexander and Roxana" created between 1531-76, and is a testament to their everlasting bond that continues to inspire artists even centuries later. Even Racine couldn't resist bringing Roxane to life on stage in his play "Bajazet. " Elisa Rachel portrayed her character flawlessly, captivating audiences with her portrayal of this remarkable historical figure. Roxane remains an enigmatic symbol of love, power, and beauty throughout history. Her name echoes through time as she continues to captivate hearts with her timeless allure.