Death tramples over female flesh, by Unknown (1700, c.)

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Title

Death tramples over female flesh, by Unknown (1700, c.)

Description

This image represents death, portrayed by a skeleton, trampling three young women who appear lying underneath. The skeleton has a veil over its skull, a traditionally feminine trait.

Creator

Unknown

Source

Death tramples on three female allegorical figures representing sensual pleasures. Pen and ink drawing, ca. 1700. Credit: Wellcome Library, London, UK
https://wellcomecollection.org/works/a9kcwura

Archived in:
https://web.archive.org/web/20200905173151if_/https://wellcomecollection.org/works/a9kcwura

Wellcome Library number: 35669i

Date

1700, c.

Relation

The skeleton is portrayed similarly to A skeleton holding an inscribed plaque. Mezzotint., by Christian Leopold (1750, c.). The resemblance resides in the veil that covers both skeletons' skull.

Format

Pen and ink, with watercolor drawing.
Dimensions: 21.7 × 24 cm

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