The Pope from Basel's Dance of Death | Hieronymus Hess | 19th Century 17th Century The painting depicts a allegorical

The painting depicts a allegorical scene in which the personification of Divine Love (Eros) triumphs over the earthly or carnal form of love (also depicted as Eros)

completed around 1835

adds to the painting's emotional depth and dreamlike quality

floating above the ground

dreamlike labyrinth

The Pope from Basel's Dance of Death | Hieronymus Hess | 19th Century 17th Century The painting depicts a allegoricalThe 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