Alexander III of Scotland Rescued from the Fury of a Stag by the Intrepidity of Colin Fitzgerald
1794
oil
From the collection of Scottish National Gallery
1794
oil
From the collection of Scottish National Gallery
This painting is about a legendary event in Scottish history. It's a history painting made with oil paint. The scene shows Alexander III of Scotland being saved by Colin Fitzgerald from a stag attack. This event is part of a story about the founding of the Highland Clan Mackenzie. To learn more about the style and methods used in this painting, look up the technique of glazing.
