Artist

John Alexander

John Alexander is a Barbizon school artist. 1 work is cataloged here, principally at National Galleries Scotland.

John Alexander painted grand scenes from classical myths using oil paint in the early 1700s. His The Rape of Proserpine shows Pluto dragging the goddess into the underworld. The work follows the Baroque style, with dramatic lighting and swirling movement.

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Works by John Alexander

Collections represented

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