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Skeleton of death aiming a dart at a lovers on a sofa
5893169 Skeleton of death aiming a dart at a lovers on a sofa.; (add.info.: Skeleton of death aiming a dart at a man and woman flirting on a sofa. Death and the Lovers. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Joshua Gleadah after an illustration by Benedictus Antonio Van Assen from The British Dance of Death, Hodgson, London, 1823.); © Florilegius
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Arrow Arrows Benedictus Antonio Van Assen Dart Flirting Joshua Gleadah Regency Era Robert Cruikshank Sofa The British Dance Of Death Deaths Dying Mortality Passed Away
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In this hauntingly beautiful image from the 19th century, we see a chilling scene unfold before our eyes. The Skeleton of death takes aim with a dart at a pair of lovers who are innocently flirting on a sofa. The contrast between the fragility of love and the inevitability of death is starkly depicted in this hand-colored engraving.
The man and woman on the sofa seem oblivious to the impending danger as they engage in their intimate moment. Death, personified by the skeleton figure, serves as a grim reminder that life is fleeting and that no one can escape its grasp.
The use of color adds an eerie quality to the image, emphasizing the dark theme of mortality. The arrow held by Death symbolizes not only physical harm but also emotional pain, suggesting that even love is not immune to suffering.
This print serves as a powerful memento mori, urging us to cherish each moment we have with our loved ones and reminding us of our own mortality. It is a poignant reflection on the fragile beauty of life and love in the face of inevitable death.
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