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This is a drawing of skeletons and draped figures in a cave-like setting. The composition shows figures in various poses; some are standing, while others are crouched or seated. Central to the image is a winged skeleton engaging with other figures. This skeletal figure holds a large book open. Around this central figure, human forms with clear musculature stand intertwined with twisted, bare trees and rocky outcrops. The figures express a range of emotions through their gestures and facial expressions. The detailed linework and shading emphasize the contrast between the skeletal forms and…

The Skeletons

Marco Dente (Italian, c. 1493 - 1527)

c. 1518 · engraving on laid paper

National Gallery of Art · Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0)

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