Theme

Death in art

The Assumption of the Virgin by Domenico Theotokópoulos, called El Greco
The Assumption of the VirginDomenico Theotokópoulos, called El Greco, 1577–79
Hercules and the Lernaean Hydra by Gustave Moreau
Hercules and the Lernaean HydraGustave Moreau, 1875–76
The Battle between the Gods and the Giants by Joachim Antonisz. Wtewael
The Battle between the Gods and the GiantsJoachim Antonisz. Wtewael, c. 1608
Processional Cross with Saint Mary Magdalene and a Blessed Hermit by Lorenzo Monaco
Processional Cross with Saint Mary Magdalene and a Blessed HermitLorenzo Monaco, 1392–95
Calf's Head and Ox Tongue by Gustave Caillebotte
Calf's Head and Ox TongueGustave Caillebotte, c. 1882