Flood of Calaveras! n.d.

"Flood of Calaveras!" is a broadside print by Mexican artist Manuel Manilla. The print depicts a skeletal figure, likely Death, standing over a crowd of people running away from a graveyard. It is a humorous take on the Day of the Dead, a traditional Mexican holiday where families celebrate deceased loved ones. The print includes a lengthy poem in Spanish that accompanies the image, further elaborating on the themes of death and remembrance. The print is an example of the Mexican tradition of Calaveras, a genre of art that uses humor to confront death.