The shot at the corpse of the king

作品描述

The Shot at the Corpse of the King is a historical painting by Hieronymus van der Elst, depicting a dramatic scene from the medieval text 'Gesta Romanorum'. The artwork captures a moment of intense action, likely illustrating a tale of chivalry or moral lesson, with the central figure firing a shot at the corpse of a king, symbolizing themes of justice or retribution.