Chess Pieces: King and Queen
The image shows two chess pieces, the King and Queen, made of ivory. The King piece is on the left side, featuring a man with a long beard and mustache, wearing a hat and ornate robe with a shield-like emblem; he holds a scepter in his right hand. The Queen piece is on the right side, depicting a woman wearing a crown-like hat and an ornate robe; she holds a scepter in her right hand. Both pieces stand on round bases. The background is dark at the top and lightens towards the bottom.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 747 × 900 px
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