The Pope from Basel's Dance of Death | Hieronymus Hess | 19th Century 17th Century floating above the ground

floating above the ground

The perfect addition to any home or office

The painting depicts a allegorical scene in which the personification of Divine Love (Eros) triumphs over the earthly or carnal form of love (also depicted as Eros)

and Roman virtues of moral duty and compassion

The title is posthumous

The Pope from Basel's Dance of Death | Hieronymus Hess | 19th Century 17th Century floating above the groundThe Pope from Basel's Dance of Death by Hieronymus Hess (Swiss, 17991850) depicts Death leading even the highest religious authority in the universal Danse Macabre. The skeletal figure reminds viewers that no rank, power, or earthly status can escape mortality. Rich in medieval symbolism, Hess's haunting illustration reflects on the inevitability of death and the equality of all before it. Print: A premium quality heavyweight (200gsm) fine art print