The death of King Josiah by Antonio Zanchi

Painting of a shirtless warrior supporting a dying bearded king in gold robes, with a fallen soldier and battle beyond.

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The painting depicts a bearded, elderly man in a gold brocade robe being supported by a muscular, shirtless warrior while a soldier in a helmet lies nearby, with a battle scene visible in the background. The composition uses strong chiaroscuro and dramatic diagonals to focus attention on the dying figure. The work is attributed to Antonio Zanchi and is titled The death of King Josiah.

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