Triumph of Death, by Antonio del Chierico (1475, c.)

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Title

Triumph of Death, by Antonio del Chierico (1475, c.)

Description

In this illustration, a winged skeleton appears in the center while holding a scythe.

Gender perspective: Underneath the skeleton, a group of men lie on the ground, while a group of women on the left run away from the scene. In this representation, it seems as if death separates its victims by their gender.

Creator

Antonio del Chierico, Francesco di (attributed to) (1433-1484)

Date

1475, c.

Format

Parchment codex.
Dimensions: 14 × 7.5 cm

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