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Der Künig (The King)

Hans Lützelburger after Hans Holbein the Younger

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a king sitting at a table with skeletons attending to him. The scene is ornately designed, with a figure seated in a throne-like chair at the head of a table, surrounded by attendants. On one side, there is a figure carving an object placed on the table, while on the other side, skeletal figures are serving the table. The background includes a tapestry with decorative motifs. The architectural setting features columns and a detailed interior space, suggesting an opulent setting.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1526
Medium
woodcut
Dimensions
2562 × 3566 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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