The Triumph of Death is a powerful depiction of death and the folly of pleasure and the inevitability of death. The Dominicans, an order committed to a life of poverty, participated in the design of this work. Based on this which of the following groups would be portrayed in a negative light?

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The Triumph of Death depicts the folly of pleasure and luxury, which would likely be associated with the young aristocrats, who would be portrayed in a negative light. The hermits and St. Macarius, who were devoted to a life of poverty and spirituality, would likely be portrayed in a positive light. The coffin-encased corpses would serve as a reminder of the inevitability of death for all.

The Triumph of Death Is a Powerful Depiction of Death