The Ambassadors (Holbein) viewer must approach the painting from high on the right side, or low on the left side, to see the form as an accurate rendering of a human skull. While the skull is evidently intended as a "vanitas" or "memento mori", it is unclear why Holbein gave it such prominence in this painting. One possibility is that this painting represents three levels: the heavens (as portrayed by the astrolabe and other objects on the upper shelf), the living world (as evidenced by books and a musical instrument on the lower shelf), and death (signified by the skull). It has also
The Ambassadors of Death 2012. Among the special features on the DVD is a documentary entitled "Mars Probe 7: Making The Ambassadors of Death." Although David Whitaker is the sole credited writer on the actual episodes, the DVD sleeve credits "The Ambassadors of Death" as being written by David Whitaker, Malcolm Hulke, and Trevor Ray. The original soundtrack for this serial was released on CD in the UK in August 2009. The linking narration was provided by Caroline John. The Ambassadors of Death The Ambassadors of Death is the third serial of the seventh season of the British science fiction television series "Doctor Who",