Dance of Death VI

Allaert Claesz

National Gallery of Art

The image shows three figures standing together. In the center, there is a woman wearing a detailed gown with puffed sleeves, a high collar, and jewelry. She has a focused expression and wears a headpiece. On her left is a skeletal figure, symbolizing Death, dressed in a skirt and feathered hat, holding a sword and hourglass. On her right stands an older man with a beard, bald head, tunic, and puffy trousers, holding a cane. The background is subtly engraved without distinct features.