A King on a Throne, before him Four Men
1515
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1515
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
A King on a Throne, before him Four Men is a 1515 ink by Leonhard Beck, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting depicts a king sitting on a throne, with four men standing before him. The king wears a crown and a long robe, while the men are dressed in tunics and hats. The scene is set in a room with a window and a doorway, suggesting a palace or castle. The king's throne is ornate, with carvings and intricate details. The men surrounding him appear to be in conversation, with one of them gesturing towards the king. The atmosphere is formal and dignified, suggesting an important meeting or ceremony. This painting is an example of Renaissance art, characterized by its attention to detail and realistic depiction of the human form. To learn more about this style, explore the Renaissance movement.
Leonhard Beck (c. 1480 – 1542) was a painter and woodcuts designer in Augsburg, Germany. He was the son of Georg Beck, a miniaturist who was active in Augsburg c. 1490–1512/15. Leonhard collaborated with his father on…
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