The King Forgiving His Servant His Debt

Dirck Volckertz Coornhert after Maerten van Heemskerck

National Gallery of Art

This is a monochrome drawing featuring several figures in a regal scene. The central figure wears a crown and holds a scepter, standing on a platform with three steps. Another figure kneels before them, appearing to plead or beg. Surrounding the central figure are men engaged in conversation or observation. The setting includes tiled flooring, a view of exterior architecture through a door or window, and scattered scrolls and objects on the floor. The drawing relies on detailed line work and shading for depth and detail.