The Precious Tomb of the Old White King by Leonhard Beck

The Precious Tomb of the Old White King 1514 - 1516

print, woodcut

comic strip sketch

comic strip

mechanical pen drawing

print

pen illustration

junji ito style

personal sketchbook

linework heavy

woodcut

pen work

storyboard and sketchbook work

game background design

"The Precious Tomb of the Old White King" is a woodcut by German artist Leonhard Beck, created between 1514 and 1516. The intricate detail depicts a king lying in state within a vaulted chamber. The tomb is adorned with shields and surrounded by candlesticks, signifying mourning and remembrance. The artwork is a powerful testament to the artistic skill of the early Renaissance, capturing both the grandeur of the occasion and the intimacy of the moment. The image is now housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst.