Der Alt man (The Old Man)
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1526
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This image shows two skeletal figures walking outdoors. One holds a walking stick, the other leans on a long staff. Their clothes are loose and old-fashioned, and the sky above them is dotted with fluffy clouds. Trees and a few scattered rocks are in the background. The title *Der Alt man* hints this might be about aging or mortality. The artist used sharp lines to show bones under the skin, making it clear this isn’t a normal person. Next, check out how this was made as a woodcut.
