The last week of school, my AP Studio Art teacher gave me the task to take an already existing piece of art and change it up somehow. I chose Arnold Böcklin's self-portrait, which shows him with Death playing the fiddle by his side. I don't know why but Böcklin's self-portrait just fascinated me. As mentioned in a previous post, I am fascinated with Death. Not suicidal, just fascinated. It's a mystery no one will ever solve. I believe that for some reason Death is our friend, not our enemy. He is the most loyal friend we will ever have. All throughout our life will he be by our side and watch us. Life will leave eventually and when it does, Death will take your hand and lead you into eternity.
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Arnold Böcklin's self-portrait
My version
