A young couple and Death, by Goltzius (1600, c.)

A young couple and Death, by Goltzius (1600, c.)

Gender perspective: A single image of Death in the form of a skeleton threatens the two lovers. The skeleton's skull is covered and has long hair, normally female attributes, while playing the violin, normally a male attribute, like the man with the lute in the image. The skeleton is placed between the two living characters, as if threatening the two at the same time.

Goltzius, Hendrik (1558-1617)

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1600, c.

Engraving.
Dimensions: 14.6 × 11.6 cm