Grim Reaper Embracing Fallen Young Man Sculpture

A solemn allegorical sculpture in the tradition of a classical pietà, showing Death personified as a tall hooded skeletal figure tenderly supporting a young man. The reaper's face is a visible skull beneath a deep cowl, and long draped robes fall in heavy, detailed folds to the ground. One bony hand grips the youth's wrist while the other rests gently on his shoulder. The young man has an athletic, muscular torso and leans back with his head tilted up toward the reaper. One arm is held out to t…

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