rumpledspinster: sixpenceee:“Döden” (“Death”) by artist Janis Rozentā
rumpledspinster: sixpenceee: “Döden” (“Death”) by artist Janis Rozentāls, 1897. It rare to see death depicted in white. It’s a refreshing change to see Death in a liberator sort of role rather than a condemner. Here they are shown light with feminine features and scythe held low and non threatening. She is bent forward and speaking as if to apologize for the sadness she will leave in her wake, but also conveying the reverence and respect she has for her position and those souls she reaps. “I pray that my soul comes to maturity before it is reaped.” -- source link