THE CRIMSON KING

Interior illustration for the Dark Tower 7 by Stephen King

Feb 17, 2025

A solitary figure sits atop a throne made entirely of skulls. His hands are the only features not obscured by shadow or the flowing crimson of his hooded cloak, which spills down the raised dais. Candles set on each arm of the throne melt over the inset skulls. A wisp of smoke trails from one. On the floor lie several bodies. One man died clutching his throat. A woman in a white gown lies awkwardly on one hip while her arm extends behind her where she fell. An empty chalice lies on its side. — THE CRIMSON KING (2004), Oil on Panel - 28" x 18"

"....he sat on his throne...which is made of skulls...he sat there with his elbow on his knee and his fist on his chin, like a man thinking long thoughts...all the while watching them writhe...and convulse on the floor..."

Interior illustration for THE DARK TOWER (Book 7) by Stephen King

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LEFT: Figure detail from THE CRIMSON KING featuring the red cloaked figure whose face falls in shadows as he sits on a throne of skulls. Candles set on each arm of the throne melt over the inset skulls. A wisp of smoke caught by a draft trails in a zig zag. RIGHT: Foreground detail from THE CRIMSON KING featuring the base of the throne which is a circular dais ringed by skulls. A speak sticks up on an angle with a tiny skull piked at the top. On the floor lie several bodies. One man died clutching his throat. Another mostly obscured body is noticeable by its clenched hands, suggesting he died in a horrible state of pain. Faced away from the audience, a woman in a white gown lies awkwardly on one hip while her arm extends behind her where she fell. An empty chalice lies on its side. The background left is an acidic green highlighting a rounded archway. — Details from THE CRIMSON KING

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