Rudolf von Habsburg an der Leiche Přemysl Ottokars, König von Böhmen before 1854

Anton Romako's dramatic painting, "Rudolf von Habsburg an der Leiche Přemysl Ottokars, König von Böhmen," depicts the aftermath of the Battle of Marchfeld in 1278, where King Ottokar II of Bohemia was killed by Rudolph of Habsburg. The artwork features a dynamic composition with a focus on the fallen King Ottokar, surrounded by knights and a figure kneeling in mourning. The scene is full of movement and energy, highlighting the intensity and tragedy of the event. This historical painting, completed before 1854, provides a glimpse into the turbulent world of medieval warfare, capturing both the brutality and solemnity of the occasion.