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Dance of Death fresco, Marienkirche, Berlin, Germany

The Dance of Death or Totentanz, fresco painted c. 1485 during the plague outbreaks of the 15th century, in the entrance hall of the Marienkirche or St Mary's Church, Berlin, Germany. The fresco, depicting skeletons dancing with people and leading them to their death, measures 22x2m and was uncovered in 1860. It is currently being restored. The church itself was begun in the 13th century but was fully restored in 1950. Picture by Manuel Cohen

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The Dance of Death or Totentanz, fresco painted c. 1485 during the plague outbreaks of the 15th century, in the entrance hall of the Marienkirche or St Mary's Church, Berlin, Germany. The fresco, depicting skeletons dancing with people and leading them to their death, measures 22x2m and was uncovered in 1860. It is currently being restored. The church itself was begun in the 13th century but was fully restored in 1950. Picture by Manuel Cohen