Queens Elizabeth and Mary at the Tomb of King Louis the Great of Hungary in 1385 (sketch)
1862
oil
From the collection of Hungarian National Gallery
1862
oil
From the collection of Hungarian National Gallery
This painting depicts two women, Queens Elizabeth and Mary, standing beside the tomb of King Louis the Great of Hungary. The scene is set in a dimly lit, ornate room with a large stone sarcophagus at its center. The women are dressed in dark, formal attire, with Elizabeth wearing a crown and Mary holding a rosary. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and drama, with the light source coming from the left side of the painting. The overall mood is one of reverence and mourning, as the two queens pay their respects to the deceased king. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up the technique next.
