Nouveau Recueil d'Ostéologie et de Myologie 1779

This etching, created by Jacques Gamelin in 1779, features a scene of skeletons dancing and cavorting over the bodies of the living. The artwork depicts a macabre and surreal atmosphere, highlighting the inevitability of death and its dominion over all. Gamelin's "Nouveau Recueil d'Ostéologie et de Myologie" is a poignant commentary on the human condition, emphasizing the transient nature of life and the enduring presence of mortality. It is a stark reminder of the ultimate fate that awaits all, and as such, it serves as a powerful and thought-provoking piece of art.