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Dance of Death (litho)
961148 Dance of Death (litho) by French School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Choice examples of early printing and engraving, facsimles from rare and curious books. The Dance of Death. The Dance of Death, in medieval legend, means the visit of Death and his summons to people in every rank and profession of life. This was a favourite subject with medieval painters and poets. Such a series of pictures was set up on the walls of St Pauls Cathedral, London, in the 16th century. The present Dance of Death is a page from a volume printed at Lyons in 1499. It represents the visit of the Destroyer to a printing house, where the compositors and pressmen are each being summoned to their account. In the other compartment of the picture Death lays his icy hand on a book seller. Nothing can be more clever than these drawings, the animation and expression of which will appeal at once to the connoiseur. Published in The Worlds Great Classics, Library Comittee; published by The Colonial Press, New York & London, 1899.); © Look and Learn
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This print titled "Dance of Death (litho)" takes us back to the 15th century, showcasing a masterpiece by the French School. The image, part of a private collection, is a facsimile from rare and curious books that exemplify early printing and engraving techniques. The Dance of Death holds great significance in medieval legend as it symbolizes Death's visit and his summons to people from all walks of life. This subject matter was highly favored by medieval painters and poets alike. In fact, St Pauls Cathedral in London had an entire series of such pictures adorning its walls during the 16th century. In this particular lithograph from Lyons printed in 1499, we witness Death making his rounds at a printing house. Each compositor and pressman is being summoned to face their ultimate account with the Destroyer himself. Meanwhile, in another compartment of the picture, Death coldly touches a book seller with his icy hand. These drawings are truly remarkable for their cleverness and vivid expression. The animation captured within each figure will undoubtedly captivate any connoisseur or art enthusiast who lays eyes upon them. Published as part of The World's Great Classics by Library Committee and brought to us by The Colonial Press in New York & London in 1899, this print offers a glimpse into history while honoring the artistic brilliance behind this timeless piece.
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