1526
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Der Künig (The King) is a 1526 ink by Hans Lützelburger, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This woodcut shows a king on a throne in a grand room, surrounded by people. Some kneel, others stand, and one holds a crown. The floor has a pattern of flowers and stars, while the walls look like they’re made of stone. At the bottom, a dragon or snake winds around the scene. The title *Der Künig* (The King) hints this isn’t just a portrait—it’s a symbolic scene. The crown and throne suggest power, but the odd mix of people and the dragon might mean something deeper. Want to know more? Look up woodcut to see how artists carved these detailed prints.
Hans Lützelburger (died June 1526), also known as Hans Franck, was a German blockcutter ("formschneider") for woodcuts, regarded as one of the finest of his day.
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