King László V and Regent Ulrik Czillei

Székely employs a restrained palette of deep reds, earthy browns, and luminous golds, creating a sense of opulence. Strong chiaroscuro models the figures, enhancing three‑dimensionality and directing attention to the central pair, while the surrounding crowd is rendered with softer tones that recede into the background.

Born in Transylvania and later active in Budapest, Székely produced the painting during a period of heightened interest in national history. After its creation, the canvas entered the holdings of the Hungarian National Gallery, where it remains on display as a representative example of the artist’s historical oeuvre.