July 30, 2008
Death and the Maiden is a common motif in Renaissance art, especially in painting. It was developed from the Dance of Death.
Hans Baldung, Death of a Maiden, 1580-1520, oil on canvas
The Grim Reaper is the obvious descendant of Death incarnate in that he plays the same role. As far as appearances go Death contributed much to the horror flick zombie. Death is the physical prototype upon which Hollywood’s living dead have been molded.
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