Devil watering tree of sins and skeleton about to chop it down 1845

This 1845 lithograph by Currier and Ives, titled "The Tree of Death," is a striking visual allegory depicting the consequences of sin. The tree itself is laden with branches representing various vices, each labeled with a corresponding sin, while a devil waters the tree and a skeleton wielding an ax prepares to chop it down. The image highlights the moral anxieties of the time and the dangers of succumbing to temptation. The use of vivid color and bold symbolism adds to the impact of this cautionary tale.