Kiss of Death

This is one of the most powerful memorials I've ever seen. The famous sculpture, El peto de la mort, by Jaume Barba was created in 1930 to mark the passing of cotton manufacturer Josep Llaudet Soler. It has become a Barcelona landmark.

The inscription translated reads:
"So his youthful heart is fading
In his veins his blood is freezing
and all strength has slipped away. Faith is levelled
as he falls into the arms of death. Alas!"

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