Self-portrait

"Self-Portrait with Death Playing the Fiddle" (1872) by Swiss artist Arnold Böcklin exemplifies Symbolism through its evocative and allegorical imagery. This self-portrait showcases Böcklin's mastery in blending haunting themes with expressive style, featuring Death personified as a fiddler alongside the artist. Exhibited at the Kunstverein München the same year, it helped establish his reputation in Munich's artistic community. Today, the painting resides in the Alte Nationalgalerie in Berlin, continuing to intrigue viewers with its mystic atmosphere and symbolic depth.