En konge taber sceptret af forfærdelse. Forarbejde til Uglspil-billederne 1840

"En konge taber sceptret af forfærdelse. Forarbejde til Uglspil-billederne" is a preliminary sketch by Danish artist Andreas Flinch, created in 1840. The drawing depicts a dramatic scene where a king, seated on a throne, drops his scepter in terror as a figure in the background holds a cloak over the head of a kneeling figure. This drawing, likely a preparatory study for Flinch's series of "Owl Play" illustrations, showcases his mastery of line and composition, hinting at the captivating narratives he would later create.