Death and the Woodcutter, 4th plate (La mort et le bucheron) 

"Death and the Woodcutter" (La mort et le bucheron) is a print by Alphonse Legros, one of the most renowned printmakers of the 19th century. The scene depicts a woodcutter, seemingly surprised by Death, who is positioned behind him. Legros utilizes a stark contrast of light and shadow in the image, emphasizing the dramatic moment. The dense, stylized trees surrounding the figures create a sense of foreboding, while the woodcutter's panicked expression and Death's imposing presence evoke the inevitability of mortality.