Death of the Horseman 1892

"Death of the Horseman" (1892) is a woodblock print by the French artist Émile Bernard, known for his contributions to the artistic movement, Cloisonnism. The artwork depicts a scene of a knight lying dead in a forest, his lady in mourning. The vivid colors and strong lines create a sense of drama and pathos, characteristic of Bernard's style, which sought to evoke a sense of spirituality and symbolism. The subject matter, referencing the knight's death and the woman's grief, speaks to the cyclical nature of life and mortality, a theme that resonated within Symbolist art.