This haunting portrait is more than a self-portrait of a painter—it is a visual confrontation with mortality. Behind the calm and focused artist lurks Death itself, depicted as a grinning skeleton playing a violin. The music of death is inescapable, whispering into the ear of the living, a memento mori that art cannot silence. The painter's eyes, filled with purpose, contrast with the grim figure behind him, suggesting that creativity is humanity’s defiance against oblivion.
Celebrate the haunting elegance of mortality with this art phone case inspired by Self-Portrait with Death Playing the Fiddle by Arnold Böcklin. A chilling symbolist masterpiece, it evokes deep reflection on life, art, and the inevitable. A perfect choice for lovers of gothic, dark academia, and romantic symbolism.
Rigid dual-layer polycarbonate plastic for durability
300+ DPI photo-realistic print quality
Available in glossy or matte surface options
MagSafe® Compatible
Full-wrap print across exterior surfaces
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