Dance of Death: The Doctor
1526
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1526
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This black-and-white print shows a doctor standing next to a skeleton. The doctor holds a cane and looks down at a sick person lying on the floor. Behind them, a window and a door frame the scene, while another skeleton peeks out from a cabinet. The title *Dance of Death* hints this is part of a series warning about life’s fleeting nature. The skeleton’s bony hand rests on the doctor’s shoulder—a reminder that no one escapes death. Next, look up Renaissance to see how artists used art to explore big ideas.
