DEATH AND THE MAIDEN I. 4

This colour drawing depicting the theme of: Death Triumphant is by an anonymous artist in the 16th century. The work depicts Death with a bow and arrow, arms outstretched in triumph over mankind. At his side strands a partially nude man and woman and at Death's feet lies humanity vanquished, including: clerics, laymen, artists, royalty, gentlemen, soldiers, and peasants