The King's Portrait

The King’s Portrait is a short moral story for children written in simple English. The story is about a kind king who has one eye and one leg. Because of this, he worries that no artist can paint a beautiful portrait of him.

The king announces a reward for anyone who can paint his portrait. Many painters are afraid to try because they do not know how to show the king’s physical problems in a good way. Finally, an old painter accepts the challenge.

The painter creates a clever portrait showing the king riding a horse and aiming an arrow with one eye closed, so only one leg and one eye are visible. The painting looks natural and respectful, and everyone in the palace is amazed. The king happily rewards the painter for his wisdom and creativity.