Broadsheet relating to elegant and pretentious calaveras (skeletons) that become decayed and fetid 1895 - 1905

This broadsheet, created by J. Cortés between 1895 and 1905, is a vivid example of Mexican folk art, specifically calaveras (skeletons). The artwork depicts a satirical scene where skeletons, representing the wealthy and pretentious, are depicted as decayed and fetid, a stark reminder of mortality. The text, in Spanish, further emphasizes this theme with a playful yet poignant message about the inevitability of death. This broadsheet, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers a glimpse into the rich cultural traditions and artistic expressions of Mexico.