Dance of Death VI
1562
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Allaert Claesz
Allaert Claesz (1508–1560) was a Netherlandish artist, born in Amsterdam.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dance of Death VI is a 1562 ink by Allaert Claesz, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a woman and a man in fancy clothes, dancing with skeletons. The woman wears a tall hat with feathers and holds a fan. The man has a long beard and a chain around his neck. The skeletons around them look like they’re joining in, holding hands and playing instruments. The title *Dance of Death* hints this isn’t a real party—it’s a warning. Skeletons remind us life ends for everyone, no matter how rich or dressed up you are. Want to see more like this? Check out engraving to learn how artists carved these sharp details into metal.
Allaert Claesz (1508–1560) was a Netherlandish artist, born in Amsterdam.
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