Dance of Death VI 1562

This 1562 engraving, "Dance of Death VI" by Allaert Claesz, is a chilling example of the "Danse Macabre" genre. This series of engravings depicts Death leading various figures, from nobles to peasants, to their demise. This particular scene shows a skeletal Death figure leading a wealthy man and woman. Their expressions of fear and resignation are depicted in detail, as is the elaborate clothing of the couple. The detail of the hourglass carried by Death serves as a stark reminder of the fleeting nature of life.