Danse Macabre
The Danse Macabre depicts the departed or a symbolic representation of death, assembling individuals from diverse social backgrounds, including a pope, emperor, king, child, labourer, cook, intellectual, and artist, to engage in a dance leading towards the grave. This eerie spectacle aims to elicit emotional responses, blending elements of light-heartedness and terror. Originally conceived as a memento mori, it serves as a poignant reminder of life's fleeting nature and the emptiness of worldly glories. The pieces have a gentle and elegant appearance from a distance, revealing intricate details and a thoughtful concept upon closer inspection.