Dance of Death: The Cardinal

1526

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Dance of Death: The Cardinal is a 1526 by Hans Holbein the Younger, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Hans Holbein the Younger
When & what style?: 1526 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

In this painting, a cardinal is shown with a skeleton. The cardinal is wearing a large hat and a long robe. He is holding a piece of paper in his hand. The skeleton is standing next to him, holding a branch with leaves and grapes. The background is a light color, with some darker lines and shapes. The cardinal and the skeleton are standing in front of a vine with leaves and grapes. The cardinal is looking at the skeleton, and the skeleton is looking back at him. The scene is depicted in a detailed and realistic style. The artist who created this painting is Hans Holbein the Younger.