Arnold Böcklin’s 1872 painting, Self Portrait with Death Playing the Fiddle, is a memorable piece that reflects the artist’s personal grief and deep contemplation of mortality. Created during a time of personal loss, this painting is now featured on a unique black proof coin as part of the Treasures of the World Painting Series. Right now, you can find the 2025 1 oz Black Proof Cameroon Silver Treasures of the World Painting Arnold Bocklin Coin available at BullionMax.

Coin Highlights:

• Comes with a presentation box and a Certificate of Authenticity!
• Black-proof visuals!
• Replicates a self-portrait by Arnold Böcklin!
• Limited mintage of only 999 coins!
• Contains 1 Troy oz of .999 pure silver.
• The face value of 1000 Francs (CFA) is fully backed by the Cameroonian government.
• On the obverse is the coat of arms of Cameroon.
• The reverse features a colorized image of Böcklin’s painting.

This artwork stands out because Death is shown not as a frightening figure, but as a musician quietly playing a fiddle. It’s a subtle image that suggests death is part of the creative journey. The painting uses dark, earthy tones that help create a quiet, reflective mood, bringing viewers into the moment between the artist and the symbolic figure behind him.

Each 2025 1 oz Black Proof Cameroon Silver Treasures of the World Painting Arnold Bocklin Coin comes in its own presentation box and includes a Certificate of Authenticity from the mint. These rectangular coins feature black-proof finishes with full-color artwork on the reverse.

The obverse of the 2025 Black Proof Cameroon Silver Treasures of the World Painting Coin shows the national coat of arms of Cameroon. This design includes a shield with scales in the center, flanked by two crossed axes, and a star above the scales.

On the reverse side of the coin, you’ll see Böcklin’s self-portrait. In the scene, the artist appears focused, stopping mid-work as Death, shown as a skeleton, plays a one-string fiddle near his ear. The thoughtful expression on Böcklin’s face suggests he’s aware of death’s presence but chooses to keep creating, despite it.

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