The Walking Dead Season 7 Episode 5: 6 Things You Missed

6. The Painting

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When the Saviours roll into Hilltop, Simon the leader takes a particular fascination with a painting hanging in Gregory's luxurious home.

It could've been any painting, but why that specific one? Well, it exists in real life, painted by Sir Anthony van Dyck of Charles V the Holy Roman Emperor and his story bears some resemblance to Negan's.

Charles was the first ruler to control vast numbers of dynasties around the world with a far reaching empire that struck fear into the hearts of enemies. Negan's inspiration?