The Kiss of Death, Marble sculpture in Poblenou Cemetery, Barcelona, Spain.
The Kiss of Death consists of a winged skeleton gently pressing its lips against the forehead of a young man on a marble tomb.
Created in 1930 by sculptor Jaume Barba, this monument marks the final resting place of textile manufacturer Josep Llaudet Soler.
The sculpture incorporates verses from Catalan poet Jacint Verdaguer at its base, expressing the finality of a young life cut short.
Visitors can find the sculpture by following the main path through Poblenou Cemetery, which opens daily from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
The marble work presents death as a skeletal figure rather than the traditional angelic form seen in most cemetery sculptures.
Location: El Poblenou
Inception: 1930
Creator: Jaume Barba
Made from material: marble
GPS coordinates: 41.39622,2.20420
Latest update: May 19, 2025 23:04
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