
The Dance of Death II
Barlach, Ernst · German
1921
- Medium
- woodcut
- Classification
- Portfolio
- Period
- 1901 to 1925
- Image size
- 4259 × 3174px
Description
The artwork features figures holding hands. Rendered in a bold, graphic style with stark black lines against a plain background. Two central figures are draped in flowing robes, creating a dramatic effect with dynamic lines. They appear to be moving in synchrony, possibly a dance or ritual. The expressions are solemn and elongated, emphasizing a sense of gravity or mysticism. Surrounding them are abstract forms or faces crowding in from all sides, mainly from above and behind. The area is densely packed with swirling shapes, adding depth and tension. This is in the style of Ernst Barlach.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).