The artwork, titled “Hours of Vaucé,” was created by the artist Jean Fouquet around the year 1460. It is a notable piece from the Northern Renaissance art movement and belongs to the genre of allegorical painting.
The artwork depicts a macabre scene with a skeletal figure, presumably representing Death, standing with a large scythe. The figure is surrounded by bones and skulls scattered on the ground. In the background, a city is visible under a somber, purple sky, with people walking and standing in various poses, suggesting an atmosphere of desolation. The scene is framed by an intricately adorned border, embellished with colorful gems and detailed patterns, enhancing the painting’s overall enigma and emphasizing its allegorical nature.
