Death and the Executioner | Danse Macabre Print | Memento Mori Wall Art | Gothic Dark Academia Decor | Antique Skeleton Art
Ready-to-hang
£68.64
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A dramatic Danse Macabre art print depicting Death confronting the executioner — a striking reminder that mortality comes for every rank, profession and station in life.
This piece is based on an original antique Dance of Death illustration and has been carefully restored, cleaned and reformatted for modern display. The artwork is presented on a warm ivory background with a refined antique-print feel, preserving the character of the original while making it suitable for contemporary interiors.
Part of our Danse Macabre Collection, a seven-print series inspired by historic memento mori artwork.
Perfect for gothic interiors, dark academia rooms, study walls, libraries, curiosity cabinets, historical art collections and collectors of macabre imagery.
Print Details
• Title: Death and the Executioner
• Size: 12 x 16 inches
• Printed on premium matte paper
• Warm ivory antique-style presentation
• Restored from an original antique source
• Unframed print
• Printed to order
The Danse Macabre, or “Dance of Death,” is a historic European art tradition showing Death leading people from all walks of life. These images served as powerful memento mori — reminders of the fragility of life and the equality of all people before death.
This print makes a distinctive statement piece for lovers of gothic art, antique illustration, medieval-inspired imagery and dark historical decor.
Our ready-to-hang premium wooden frames, crafted from responsibly sourced oak or ash, feature unique wood grains for added character, making them ideal for those seeking to showcase world-class quality artwork:
Ready-to-hang: Includes hanging kit, ready to hang directly on the wall.
THIS ITEMS IS 30x40 cm / 12x16″ - Vertical - Black frame - Ready-to-hang
Frame Material: Responsibly sourced oak and ash wood.
Frame Color: Natural wood, black, and white, showcasing the distinct wood grain.
Frame Measurements: 20mm (0.79") thick and wide, wider than the classic 14mm (0.55") frame.
Paper Weight: 200 gsm (80 lb), thickness: 0.22 mm (8.7 mils), durable and long-lasting.
Paper Finishing: Matte, smooth, uncoated finish.
Protection: Shatterproof plexiglass protects the poster.
Sustainable Paper: FSC-certified materials or equivalent.
Available Sizes: 15 sizes in inches (US&CA) and cms (rest of the world).
Learn about paper types and their unique textures and finishes here.
No minimum orders, printed and shipped on demand.
Printed and shipped locally whenever possible through our global production network. US orders are typically produced and dispatched within the United States, UK orders within the United Kingdom, and EU orders within Europe.
Death and the Executioner | Danse Macabre Print | Memento Mori Wall Art | Gothic Dark Academia Decor | Antique Skeleton Art
£68.64