Evocative Transcendent Chilling Popular Detalied Hand-Carved Marble The Kiss of Death Statue

The origin of The Kiss of Death statue:

The Kiss of Death statue (El Beso de la Muerte) stands on the Poblano cemetery in Barcelona. A dead angel kisses a young man’s forehead, hiding in the farthest corner of the cemetery as if afraid of being spied on. The epitaph on the tomb of The Kiss of Death statue is a verse from the great poet and priest Jacint Verdaguer:
“And his young heart can not help;

In his veins, the blood stops and freezes

And encouragement lost faith embraces

Fall feeling the kiss of death.”
“His young heart went out like this. The blood in his veins began to get cold. All the power disappeared. Faith was praised for falling into the embrace of death.” (Many different translations, I chose this because I like it. The phrase “Faith is praised for falling into the embrace of death”)

The strange charm of The Kiss of Death statue:

The Kiss of Death statue was created by an unknown sculptor. In 1930, the Llaudet family mourned the death of their son. Soon after the funeral, his tombstone was decorated with this original tombstone. The creator of this dark masterpiece is still unknown, which makes it more mysterious and mysterious. This work is often considered to be created by Jaume Barba, but some people believe that it was created by Joan Fontbernat. This The Kiss of Death statue is both weird and full of charm angel of death is depicted as a winged skeleton. The young man looks like he welcomes death as his companion, blending decay and romance. It instills fear and awe in those who see it, as well as infinite questions about eternity.

It is said that The Kiss of Death statue inspired Ingmar Bergman’s film Det Sjunde Inseglet (Det Sjunde Inseglet) which was released in Sweden on February 16, 1957. It depicts a game of life and death between the idealistic knight Bullock and the black death god in the late period of the 14th-century Crusade. This work is full of strong religious colors and is of a good level.

Question 1: Can you provide some information about the history and significance of The Kiss of Death statue?

Answer 1: Certainly! The Kiss of Death statue, also known as El Petó de la Mort in Catalan, is a sculpture located in Poblenou Cemetery in Barcelona, Spain. It was created by artist Jaume Barba in 1930. The statue depicts death as a winged skeleton embracing a deceased young man. The symbolism is profound, representing the inevitability of death and the idea that death comes for everyone, regardless of age or status.

Question 2: What is the condition of the statue, and has it undergone any restoration?

Answer 2: The statue is in good condition, and it has undergone minimal restoration to preserve its original features. Any restoration work has been carried out with great care to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the sculpture.

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