Isle of The Dead | Arnold Böcklin | 1883 Size:18"x12" Its vivid colours and detailed

Its vivid colours and detailed brushstrokes create an unforgettable experience

Pether depicts the Bay of Naples illuminated by the fiery eruption of Mount Vesuvius

limp figure creates a haunting atmosphere — she almost appears deceased

created in the 1630s

Isle of The Dead | Arnold Böcklin | 1883 Size:18"x12" Its vivid colours and detailedAll versions of Isle of the Dead depict a desolate and rocky islet seen across an expanse of dark water. A small rowing boat is just arriving at a water gate and seawall on shore. An oarsman maneuvers the boat from the stern. In the bow, facing the gate, is a standing figure clad entirely in white. Just ahead of the figure is a white, festooned object commonly interpreted as a coffin. The tiny islet is dominated by a dense grove of tall, dark cypress