Death and the Lovers
ca. 1498
Check out this stylish couple from 1498, rocking the latest German fashion with a feathered cap and a towering, patterned headdress. They are so busy gazing into each other's eyes that they haven't noticed the skeleton lurking behind the tree, ready to strike! Albrecht Dürer created this engraving as a 'memento mori,' a spooky reminder that death is always waiting, even during a romantic stroll. You can see his famous 'AD' logo at the bottom, proving he was the original branding master.
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