The Pope from Basel's Dance of Death | Hieronymus Hess | 19th Century 17th Century and Roman virtues of moral

and Roman virtues of moral duty and compassion

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Gustave Moreau’s The Apparition depicts the biblical Salome confronting the radiant

The sundial behind her marks the passing of time

The Pope from Basel's Dance of Death | Hieronymus Hess | 19th Century 17th Century and Roman virtues of moralThe Pope from Basel's Dance of Death by Hieronymus Hess (Swiss, 17991850) depicts Death leading even the highest religious authority in the universal Danse Macabre. The skeletal figure reminds viewers that no rank, power, or earthly status can escape mortality. Rich in medieval symbolism, Hess's haunting illustration reflects on the inevitability of death and the equality of all before it. Print: A premium quality heavyweight (200gsm) fine art print