The Triumph of Death | Pieter Brueghel the Elder | 1562

The Triumph of Death, was created by Pieter Bruegel the Elder around 1562. It is a grim, panoramic depiction of death and devastation, showing an apocalyptic landscape where skeletal figures, symbolizing death, dominate and torment the living. The scene is chaotic, with skeletons wielding weapons and tools as they massacre people from all walks of life—peasants, nobles, and clergy alike. The dead are shown in various macabre activities, such as herding people into a coffin, attacking soldiers, and dragging victims away.

The landscape is barren, with fires, gallows, and barren trees in the background, emphasizing the hopelessness and despair. In the lower right corner, a group of people indulges in food and drink, seemingly oblivious to the surrounding carnage until it reaches them. This painting reflects the themes of mortality, the inevitability of death, and the futility of earthly pleasures and status, resonating with the social and religious anxieties of Bruegel’s time, possibly influenced by the plague and warfare in Europe. The Triumph of Death is renowned for its haunting detail, symbolic richness, and Bruegel’s profound commentary on human suffering and mortality.

Print: 

A premium quality heavyweight (200gsm) fine art print material with a smooth, clean finish. This museum quality paper is extremely consistent and works perfectly with large, full colour graphics or illustrations. The matte finish emphasises different highlights and tones in the source artworks; helping to create stunning works of art.

- All prints feature a 0.25 inch white border to ensure space for framing. 

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Sizes:

A1 = 33.1 x 23.4 Inches

A2 = 23.4 x 16.5 Inches

A3 = 16.5 x 11.7 Inches

A4 = 11.7 x 8.3 Inches