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The skeleton of Death attacking a beggar. 1792. 1926 (engraving)
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The skeleton of Death attacking a beggar. 1792. 1926 (engraving)
7234871 The skeleton of Death attacking a beggar. 1792. 1926 (engraving) by Chodowiecki, Daniel Nikolaus (1726-1801); Private Collection; (add.info.: The skeleton of Death attacking a beggar. The beggar tries to hit him with a crutch, but Death kicks him and pulls on his coat. Der Bettler. Copperplate engraving drawn and etched by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki from a series of Dance of Death, originally published in the Lavenburg Calendar in 1792. Reprinted in Totentanz from the original copperplates by Walther Nithack-Stahn, Eigenbrodler Verlag, Berlin, 1926.); © Florilegius
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The Skeleton of Death Attacking a Beggar
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is a thought-provoking engraving by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki that captures the macabre dance between life and death. In this allegorical image, we witness the struggle between an impoverished beggar and the relentless grip of mortality. The beggar, armed with only a crutch, attempts to defend himself against Death's menacing presence. However, his feeble efforts are no match for the skeletal figure's power. With one swift kick, Death sends him tumbling to the ground while simultaneously tugging at his coat as if mocking his futile resistance. Chodowiecki's intricate detailing brings this haunting scene to life. The delicate lines etched into copperplate reveal every contour of both figures' bodies – one frail and destitute, the other cold and unyielding. Through their juxtaposition, Chodowiecki invites us to contemplate our own mortality and confronts us with society's precariousness. This engraving was originally published in 1792 as part of a series called "Dance of Death" which explored themes of mortality and human vulnerability. Its reprint in 1926 allowed new audiences to experience its powerful symbolism once again. "The Skeleton of Death Attacking a Beggar" serves as a reminder that death is an inevitable part of life – it does not discriminate based on wealth or social status. It challenges us to reflect on our own existence and consider how we can find meaning amidst our fleeting time on Earth.
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