Wandering Death 1923

"Wandering Death" is a powerful woodcut by Ernst Barlach, created in 1923. The artwork depicts a skeletal figure, cloaked and walking with a staff, embodying the inevitability of death. Barlach, known for his expressive and often somber style, conveys a sense of pathos and the fragility of life. The woodcut's stark black and white composition enhances the emotional weight of the subject, making it a poignant reflection on mortality.