De koning van Thule c. 1847 - 1863

"De koning van Thule" (The King of Thule) is a lithograph by Johannes Christiaan d' Arnaud Gerkens, dating to between 1847 and 1863. The artwork depicts an aged king, seated at a table with food and a drink, staring intently at his goblet. The king's posture suggests both regality and vulnerability, while the surrounding details hint at a scene of transition or reflection. This lithograph, now part of the Rijksmuseum's collection, illustrates Gerkens' skill in capturing both the physical and emotional essence of his subject.