Isle of The Dead | Arnold Böcklin | 1883 Size:18"x12" this work distills myth into

this work distills myth into a psychological icon—eerie

Pether depicts the Bay of Naples illuminated by the fiery eruption of Mount Vesuvius

The stark red background and distorted anatomy heighten the emotional intensity

flies through the starry night

Its vivid colours and detailed brushstrokes create an unforgettable experience

Isle of The Dead | Arnold Böcklin | 1883 Size:18"x12" this work distills myth intoAll versions of Isle of the Dead depict a desolate and rocky islet seen across an expanse of dark water. A small rowing boat is just arriving at a water gate and seawall on shore. An oarsman maneuvers the boat from the stern. In the bow, facing the gate, is a standing figure clad entirely in white. Just ahead of the figure is a white, festooned object commonly interpreted as a coffin. The tiny islet is dominated by a dense grove of tall, dark cypress