Man Walking Towards a Grave c. 1495

This anonymous woodcut from c. 1495 depicts a man in a brown robe and red trousers, walking towards a grave while holding a staff. The image is likely part of a larger collection of woodcuts representing death or mortality, a common theme in Northern European art of the period. Its simple composition and stylized figures are characteristic of early printmaking, where the focus was on conveying a clear message and narrative rather than complex realism. The use of bold colors and outlining further enhances the image's readability and symbolic nature.