The Dance of Death II 1921

"The Dance of Death II" is a woodcut print created in 1921 by the German Expressionist artist Ernst Barlach. The artwork depicts a group of figures, seemingly dancing, with elongated limbs and contorted postures. The stark black and white contrasts and the simplified forms are characteristic of Barlach's style, which was influenced by the horrors of World War I. This print is a powerful example of Expressionist art's exploration of human emotion and suffering.