Richelieu for Rhadamanthos 1820 - 1822

"Richelieu for Rhadamanthos" is an 1820-1822 print by J.F. Clemens, a Danish artist working during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. This artwork is housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen, Denmark. It features a stark black and white depiction of two figures: a seated, bearded man holding a staff and a standing man wearing a robe and a hat. The standing figure appears to be extending his right hand towards the seated figure. The composition of the piece highlights a dynamic interaction between the figures. This print offers a glimpse into the historical figure of Cardinal Richelieu, and the artist's interpretation of his relationship with the figure of Rhadamanthos, a figure from Greek mythology.