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The skeleton of Death watches antiquarians exhume a kings corpse from a crypt in a church. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Thomas Rowlandson from The English Dance of Death, Ackermann, London, 1816
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The skeleton of Death watches antiquarians exhume a kings corpse from a crypt in a church. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Thomas Rowlandson from The English Dance of Death, Ackermann, London, 1816
FLO4690441 The skeleton of Death watches antiquarians exhume a kings corpse from a crypt in a church. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Thomas Rowlandson from The English Dance of Death, Ackermann, London, 1816. by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info.: The skeleton of Death watches antiquarians exhume a kings corpse from a crypt in a church. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Thomas Rowlandson from The English Dance of Death, Ackermann, London, 1816.); © Florilegius
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This print captures a macabre scene from the 19th century, as depicted in Thomas Rowlandson's handcoloured copperplate engraving. In this allegorical image titled "The skeleton of Death watches antiquarians exhume a king's corpse from a crypt in a church" we are transported to a time when archaeology and death intertwined. The intricate details of the engraving showcase the laborious work of these English antiquarians, who meticulously uncover history while being observed by Death itself. The skeleton figure ominously hovers over them, symbolizing mortality and reminding us that even kings cannot escape their final fate. Rowlandson's caricature style adds an element of dark humor to this otherwise somber subject matter. The antique dealer and archaeologist characters are portrayed with exaggerated features, emphasizing their obsession with unearthing relics from the past. As we gaze upon this piece, we are reminded not only of our own mortality but also of the continuous cycle of life and death throughout human civilization. It serves as a poignant commentary on our fascination with history and our relentless pursuit to understand our origins. This thought-provoking image transports us back to early 19th-century England, where death dances alongside those seeking knowledge in dusty crypts within ancient churches. It is both an eerie reminder of our own mortality and an homage to the enduring curiosity that drives humanity forward.
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