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Skeleton of Death grabbing the hat of a Cardinal
Skeleton of Death grabbing the hat of a Cardinal as he receives a Papal bull from a messenger in a vineyard. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Wenceslaus Hollar from The Dance of Death by Hans Holbein, Coxhead, London, 1816
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Media ID 23194152
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Bull Cardinal Grapes Hans Holbein Hollar Hourglass Messenger Papal Skeleton Throne Vine Vineyard Wenceslaus
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Bring the haunting allure of the Dance of Death to your home with our stunning Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating design features the skeletal figure of Death, as depicted in the engraving by Wenceslaus Hollar from The Dance of Death by Hans. The Cardinal, once clad in regal red robes and a grand hat, is startled as Death reaches out to claim his hat, symbolizing the inevitable grasp of mortality. Add an air of mystery and intrigue to any room with this exquisitely detailed, hand-colored copperplate engraving, now available as a beautiful Canvas Print from Media Storehouse.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This hand-colored copperplate engraving, created by the renowned artist Wenceslaus Hollar in 1816, depicts a chilling scene from Hans Holbein's iconic series, "The Dance of Death." In this image, Skeleton, personified as the Grim Reaper or Skeleton of Death, seizes the red hat of a Cardinal as he presents the cleric with a Papal bull. A messenger, seemingly oblivious to the impending doom, delivers the document to the Cardinal, who stands amongst the lush grapes and verdant vines of a vineyard. The hourglass held by Skeleton serves as a stark reminder of the transience of life, as the sands of time slip away, symbolizing the inevitability of death. The intricate details of the engraving, from the folds of the Cardinal's robes to the textured surface of the vineyard, highlight Hollar's masterful skill. This haunting image, with its themes of mortality and the passage of time, continues to resonate with viewers and serves as a poignant reminder of the fragility of life.
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