The Ten Kings of Purgatory: King of the River of Suffering of the Second Court
1800
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1800
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
The Ten Kings of Purgatory: King of the River of Suffering of the Second Court is a 1800 paint by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a king sitting on a throne, surrounded by people in various poses. Some are standing, while others are kneeling or lying down. The king wears a blue robe with a red sash, and he holds a scepter in his right hand. The background is a mix of red, green, and yellow hues, with clouds and other decorative elements. In the foreground, several figures are depicted in different states of distress or suffering. Some appear to be in pain, while others seem to be pleading or praying. The overall mood of the painting is one of solemnity and gravity. The painting is held at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
The painting *The Ten Kings of Purgatory: King of the River of Suffering of the Second Court* by an unknown artist dates to 1800 and depicts a figure associated with the second court of purgatory. It was donated by Miss Fortescue and entered the collection in 1869, as recorded in the Asia Department registers following a provenance research project in 2022.
Read the full account in the museum source.
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