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Death standing on a sarcophagus where the dead Pope and the Emperor lie, detail from the Triumph of Death and Dance of Death, 1485 (fresco)
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Death standing on a sarcophagus where the dead Pope and the Emperor lie, detail from the Triumph of Death and Dance of Death, 1485 (fresco)
2655020 Death standing on a sarcophagus where the dead Pope and the Emperor lie, detail from the Triumph of Death and Dance of Death, 1485 (fresco) by Borlone de Buschis, Giacomo (fl.1462-1485); Oratorio dei Disciplini, Clusone, Bergamo, Italy; (add.info.: Clusone, Oratory of Disciplini or St. Bernardino, facade: frescoes with the Triumph of Death on the top and a Dance of Death (Macabre Dance) in the lower register (1485). All the frescoes are by Giacomo Borlone De Buschis.Detail of the Triumph of Death standing on a sarcophagus where the dead Pope and the Emperor lie. Theay are surrounded by serpents, scorpions and toads (symbols of pride and sudden death). Death hold big scrolls to remind everyone that Life is not everlasting.); Ghigo Roli
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This print showcases a mesmerizing detail from the fresco titled "Triumph of Death and Dance of Death" by Giacomo Borlone de Buschis. The image captures the chilling presence of Death, standing on a sarcophagus where the deceased Pope and Emperor rest eternally. Surrounding them are serpents, scorpions, and toads, symbolic representations of pride and sudden death. In this haunting scene, Death holds large scrolls as a reminder that life is not everlasting. The composition evokes a sense of mortality and serves as a powerful memento mori - an artistic motif intended to remind viewers of their own mortality. The frescoes can be found in the Oratorio dei Disciplini in Clusone, Bergamo, Italy. On the facade of St. Bernardino oratory (also known as Oratory of Disciplini), these stunning works depict both the Triumph of Death at the top and a Dance of Death (Macabre Dance) in the lower register. The attention to detail and skillful execution by Borlone de Buschis make this artwork truly remarkable. This print allows us to appreciate every intricate brushstroke while contemplating themes such as life's transience and our shared destiny with those who came before us. Captured by Ghigo Roli for Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder collection, this photograph preserves an extraordinary moment frozen in time for all art enthusiasts to admire.
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