Døden på slagmarken 1646 - 1700

“Døden på slagmarken” (Death on the Battlefield) is a 17th-century etching depicting Death riding a skeletal horse through a battlefield, trampling over fallen soldiers. The work, attributed to an anonymous artist, is a powerful reminder of the brutality and inevitability of war. The detailed rendering of the skeletal figures and the chaos of the battlefield creates a chilling and visceral scene that resonates with viewers even today. The etching, which is housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, is a significant example of 17th-century Dutch art and offers a glimpse into the anxieties and concerns of the era.