This unique tote shows a detail from an anonymous 16th- century German drawing in The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection. The dance of death (danse macabre in French) was a popular theme among medieval and Renaissance artists. The imagery of skeletons dancing with people from all walks of life'from emperors to peasants'reminded viewers that no one lives forever.
 
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♥ Metropolitan Museum of Art
♥ Cotton canvas
♥ 16 1/4''H x 14 1/2''W; 9''
♥ handle drop
♥ Unlined
♥ Made in the USA
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