The Horseman of Death
limbourgbrothers
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toned paper
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water colours
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caricature
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handmade artwork painting
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oil painting
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coloured pencil
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coffee painting
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
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warm toned green
"The Horseman of Death" is a vivid illustration created by the Limbourg brothers, renowned for their detailed and captivating miniature paintings. This scene depicts a horseman, likely symbolizing Death, riding a white steed through a town, leaving a trail of skeletal figures in his wake. The artwork's rich colors and intricate details highlight the stark contrast between life and death, with the townspeople desperately trying to defend themselves against the impending doom. This powerful image, likely from a manuscript, reflects the anxieties of the medieval era, where death was a constant presence and the Black Death a recurring threat.
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