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Design for a dagger sheath designed by Holbein. The characters are a young woman, a monk and a child who 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 young woman, a monk and a child who involuntarily accompany Death in the dance. The king's despair, the downfall of the queen accompanied by her little dog
FLO4675844 Design for a dagger sheath designed by Holbein. The characters are a young woman, a monk and a child who 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 young woman, a monk and a child who 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 print captures the intricate design for a dagger sheath created by the talented artist Holbein. The scene depicted is both haunting and mesmerizing, as Death leads a young woman, a monk, and a child in a dance of inevitability. The king's despair and the queen's downfall are portrayed with striking realism, accompanied by her loyal little dog.
The terror felt by the soldier who hears the drum of death echoes through the image, evoking a sense of fear and unease. Each character is rendered with precision and attention to detail, showcasing Holbein's skill in capturing human emotion.
Hand-colored by Christian Von Mechel in 1860 based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young, this engraving titled "The Triumph of Death" is a powerful representation of mortality and fate. The composition exudes an air of equality as each figure faces their ultimate demise with courage or resignation.
This print serves as both an artistic masterpiece and a poignant reminder of life's transient nature. It invites viewers to contemplate their own mortality while marveling at the beauty and complexity of Holbein's vision.
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