Mannen en vrouwen op vlucht voor de dood 1612 - 1665

This etching by Cornelis van Dalen I, titled "Mannen en vrouwen op vlucht voor de dood" (Men and women fleeing from death), depicts a chaotic scene of people running from a skeletal figure representing death. Created between 1612 and 1665, the artwork, currently held in the Rijksmuseum, conveys a sense of fear and urgency as the fleeing figures scramble for safety. The use of dramatic perspective and detailed figures enhances the dramatic portrayal of death as a universal threat, making this artwork an evocative example of Baroque printmaking.