Caring for the Dead, illustration from Speculum Passionis, 1507 1507

"Caring for the Dead" is a woodcut illustration by Hans Baldung, created in 1507 for the book *Speculum Passionis*. The illustration depicts a woman tending to a sick man in a bed, surrounded by demons. This scene, characteristic of the *Danse Macabre* (Dance of Death) genre, is a stark reminder of the inevitability of death and the need for spiritual preparation. The woodcuts in *Speculum Passionis* are known for their expressive detail and emotional intensity, a hallmark of Baldung's work. This artwork is currently held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.