Young Woman Attacked By Death 1495

Albrecht Dürer's "Young Woman Attacked by Death" is a powerful 1495 engraving depicting a young woman seemingly being attacked by a skeletal figure representing Death. The scene is set outdoors with a landscape in the background. The woman appears to be struggling against the skeletal figure. The scene conveys a sense of despair and vulnerability as the woman is depicted with a distressed expression, while the skeletal figure is characterized by its macabre appearance. This piece is considered one of Dürer's most famous and impactful works, known for its powerful depiction of the inevitability of death.