This is a drawing of a skeleton wielding a scythe standing over a prone figure. The skeletal figure is clutching a scythe in one hand, overlooking the figure lying on the ground. The scene depicts death or defeat. The skeletal figure and the prone figure are surrounded by a rugged and barren landscape. In the background, there is a field with clouds and a milestone with the numbers "100 50." The drawing conveys a somber and contemplative mood, depicting themes of mortality and transience.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1900
- Medium
- etching on Van Gelder Zonen wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3253 × 4068 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original