On the banks of the river Styx a king is stripped of his cloak, crown and staff. On the ground are symbols of temporal and spiritual power, as well as wealth. These items must be left behind after death. Along with other sinners, the king must seat himself in Charon's boat. The demonic ferryman sails them to hell. The print has a Latin caption and is part of a series with the subject of the misery that wealth brings, Wealth is worthless after death The Misery of Wealth (series title), print maker: Philips Galle, Maarten van Heemskerck, (mentioned on object), publisher: Philips Galle, (possibly

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