Death Carrying a Woman

Stefano Della Bella

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a skeletal figure carrying limp forms. The drawing depicts a large skeletal figure carrying two draped and limp forms over its shoulders. The scene shows exaggeratedly elongated limbs and a sense of movement and struggle, with swirling lines of cloth and dynamic posture. The background includes architectural elements like buildings and trees depicted in a more subdued manner. The composition is framed in an oval shape, adding an organized boundary to the central action. The style is reminiscent of Baroque art, known for its dramatic lighting and movement.