| TITLE | Godfather Death |
| YEAR | 2021 |
| MEDIUM | Hand Water-Colored Linocut |
| ORIENTATION | Vertical |
| HEIGHT | 40 inches / 102 cm |
| WIDTH | 27 inches / 69 cm |
| AVAILABILITY | Available in “Of Gesture And Time” group exhibition at Art For the People Gallery Austin, TX |
This is another in my series of German Fairy Tales. A man needed a godfather for his son. After considering many options, he chose Death to be the godfather. The boy grew and became a doctor.
The elements in the piece reflect historical references to medicine: poppies; a plague mask; a whale for ambergris; toads; and of course, leeches.
The candles represent the lengths of human lives. Only Death knows how tall they are.
Also available in black and white.