Herrscher, from the series Vom Tode Zweiter Teil 1870 - 1920

"Herrscher" (The Ruler) is a lithograph created by German artist Max Klinger between 1870 and 1920. The print, part of the series "Vom Tode Zweiter Teil" (From Death, Part II), showcases Klinger's signature dramatic style and intricate detail. This work depicts a regal figure, perhaps a king or emperor, at the center of a complex composition. Surrounding the figure are various individuals, some bearing swords and others offering him a mysterious object, adding to the narrative ambiguity and symbolic depth of the artwork.