Archetypes and Studies: Death is the line that marks the end of all (Part II, plate 5)
Black and white illustration on aged paper. A border surrounds the image. At the top, "Mors ultima linea rerum" is written. The image features various insects and plants. Insects include a moth at the top center, a wasp at top left, a fly at bottom right, a caterpillar at top right, and multiple ants throughout. Plants include a flower at top left, a pear at bottom left, a thorny branch with leaves and seed pods at bottom center, and a plant with a long stem and seed pods at right. Latin text is written at the bottom. A number "5" is in the bottom left corner and a number "2" is in the bottom right corner.
Artwork details
- Dimensions:
- 1182 × 893 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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