The Pope from Basel's Dance of Death | Hieronymus Hess | 19th Century 17th Century The sundial behind her marks

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The Pope from Basel's Dance of Death | Hieronymus Hess | 19th Century 17th Century The sundial behind her marksThe 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