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The Death of King Ludwig II of Bavaria - The King Lying in State, 1886. Creator: Unknown
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The Death of King Ludwig II of Bavaria - The King Lying in State, 1886. Creator: Unknown
The Death of King Ludwig II of Bavaria - The King Lying in State in the Chapel of the old Palace, Munich, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"
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The Death of King Ludwig II of Bavaria - The King Lying in State
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is an evocative and poignant engraving from the late 19th century, depicting the final moments of Bavaria's enigmatic monarch, King Ludwig II. The image, published in "The Graphic: An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper" in 1886, captures the solemn scene of the deceased king lying in state in the Chapel of the Old Palace in Munich, Oberbayern, Bavaria, Germany. The print shows a crowd of somberly dressed men, including members of the royal family and clergymen, gathered around the body of the king, who is lying on a raised platform, draped in royal robes and adorned with a crown. The grand architecture of the chapel, with its intricate details and ornate decorations, serves as a stark contrast to the stillness and quiet of the scene. King Ludwig II, also known as "Ludwig the Mad," ruled Bavaria from 1864 until his mysterious death in 1886. His reign was marked by extravagant building projects, including the construction of Neuschwanstein Castle, which inspired Disneyland's Sleeping Beauty Castle. Ludwig's unconventional behavior and eccentricities led some to question his sanity, and his death, which occurred under mysterious circumstances, fueled rumors of foul play. The image of the king lying in state is a powerful reminder of the passing of an era and the end of a controversial reign. The print, though unsigned, is a testament to the enduring fascination with the life and legacy of King Ludwig II of Bavaria.
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