Alexander the Great demonstrating his trust in his physician Philip of Acarnania by drinking a medicinal draught prepared by him despite allegations that it was a poison. Oil painting by Benjamin West, ca. 1771.
- West, Benjamin, 1738-1820.
- Date:
- [1771?]
- Reference:
- 45040i
Licence: Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
Credit: Alexander the Great demonstrating his trust in his physician Philip of Acarnania by drinking a medicinal draught prepared by him despite allegations that it was a poison. Oil painting by Benjamin West, ca. 1771. Source: Wellcome Collection.