Alexander the Great dying, takes farewell to his army is a historical painting by Karl von Piloty, a German artist who lived from 1826 to 1886. The painting depicts the moment of Alexander the Great's death. Piloty began working on the painting in 1885, and it was completed the following year. The painting was immediately recognized as a masterpiece and was exhibited in Munich, Germany, where Piloty lived and worked. The painting was inspired by the life and achievements of Alexander the Great, a Greek king who conquered much of the known world during his reign from 336 to 323 BC. Alexander's life was full of military conquests, political intrigue, and personal tragedy, and his death marked the end of an era in world history. Piloty's painting captures the final moments of Alexander's life, with the king lying on his deathbed and surrounded by his soldiers. The painting is striking for its attention to detail, including the expressions and body language of the soldiers, the intricate patterns on their clothing, and the ornate decoration of the room.