6 months ago A dramatic Baroque oil painting depicts a post-apocalyptic ruler seated on a massive, ornate, raw metal and stone throne. His scarred and wrinkled face is illuminated by contrasting chiaroscuro, and his intense gaze heightens the sense of menace. A heavy, rusty metal necklace, a symbol of his fallen kingdom, is worn on his chest. In the background, in the deep shadow of the ruins, hover misty apparitions—ghosts with open mouths, as if looking at him with a grim aura. The mystical atmosphere and rich texture are reminiscent of the works of Caravaggio and Rembrandt. Nednut4362 0 47