Wedding of Alexander and Roxane

Alexander approaches Roxane while the god of marriage, Hymen, and Alexander's general Hephaestion stand behind him. A group of playful putti interact with the figures, with one removing Roxane's sandal and others in the background struggling to carry Alexander's heavy spear and shield. This red chalk drawing is a reconstruction of a lost masterpiece of antiquity described in classical literature.

The work reflects the Renaissance practice of ekphrasis—recreating lost ancient art through text—and serves as a Neoplatonic allegory for the union of opposites, where the 'Mars-like' conqueror is subdued by 'Venerean' beauty. It illustrates the concept of 'Amor Vincit Omnia,' the triumph of love over war and worldly power.