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Design for a dagger sheath designed by Holbein. The characters are a king, a queen and a warrior, involuntarily accompany Death in the dance. The king's despair, the downfall of the queen accompanied by her little dog
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Design for a dagger sheath designed by Holbein. The characters are a king, a queen and a warrior, involuntarily accompany Death in the dance. The king's despair, the downfall of the queen accompanied by her little dog
FLO4675836 Design for a dagger sheath designed by Holbein. The characters are a king, a queen and a warrior, involuntarily accompany Death in the dance. The king's despair, the downfall of the queen accompanied by her little dog, the terror of the soldier who hears the drum of death, are portrayed with veracity and spirit of equality. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in "The Triumph of Death"" based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.; (add.info.: Design for a dagger sheath designed by Holbein. The characters are a king, a queen and a warrior, involuntarily accompany Death in the dance. The king's despair, the downfall of the queen accompanied by her little dog, the terror of the soldier who hears the drum of death, are portrayed with veracity and spirit of equality. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in "The Triumph of Death"" based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.); © Florilegius
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This hauntingly beautiful design for a dagger sheath by Holbein captures the essence of mortality and the inevitability of death. The king, queen, and warrior are depicted in a dance with Death, their expressions conveying despair, downfall, and terror. The king's face is twisted in anguish as he realizes his fate, while the queen falls gracefully accompanied by her loyal little dog. The warrior looks on in horror as he hears the drumbeat of death approaching.
The artist Christian Von Mechel has expertly captured these emotions with vivid colors and intricate details, staying true to Holbein's original drawings from centuries ago. Each character is portrayed with equal intensity, emphasizing that death comes for all regardless of status or power.
As we gaze upon this print, we are reminded of our own mortality and the fleeting nature of life. It serves as a poignant reminder to live each day to its fullest and cherish those we hold dear. This design is not just a work of art but a reflection on the human experience itself - beautifully crafted yet deeply profound.
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