La tristesse du roi

Oil · 2026

La tristesse du roi is inspired by the iconography of David playing the lyre to relieve Saul of his soul ailment. They are in the company of Jonathan, son of King Saul and a beloved friend of Jonathan. This biblical scene has multiple representations. Nicolas Maureau gives here an image where the sadness of King Saul infuses his melancholy on the two other characters. We also think of a composition of “Déjeuner Sur L’Herbe”. (The work is painted on a reused canvas, a serif of the old composition remains visible in side light) This work is a unique original work of art - Painting by Nicolas Maureau (France), Oil on Canvas. The work has a rectangular shape, Its dimensions are 130x195 cm. The artist's signature is present on the artwork. This artwork is part of the gallery Mélancolie. Framing options are available for this artwork, please contact us for details. Materials: Canvas · Original Listing: $8,643.26