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Skeleton of death aiming a dart at a nightwatchman
5893174 Skeleton of death aiming a dart at a nightwatchman.; (add.info.: Skeleton of death aiming a dart at a London nightwatchman with lantern and cudgel. Death and the Watchman. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Joshua Gleadah after an illustration by Benedictus Antonio Van Assen from The British Dance of Death, Hodgson, London, 1823.); © Florilegius
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Arrow Arrows Benedictus Antonio Van Assen Cudgel Dart Joshua Gleadah Lantern Nightwatchman Regency Era Robert Cruikshank The British Dance Of Death
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This haunting image captures a chilling moment in the dead of night, as the Skeleton of Death takes aim at a London nightwatchman. The skeletal figure is poised with a dart in hand, ready to strike at the unsuspecting guardian carrying a lantern and cudgel. The scene is straight out of a macabre tale, evoking feelings of fear and foreboding.
The hand-colored copperplate engraving by Joshua Gleadah after an illustration by Benedictus Antonio Van Assen is from "The British Dance of Death," published in 1823. This piece reflects the fascination with mortality and the supernatural that was prevalent during the 19th century.
The contrast between life and death, light and darkness, is starkly portrayed in this artwork. The nightwatchman symbolizes human vulnerability and courage in the face of danger, while Death represents inevitability and finality.
As viewers gaze upon this print, they are transported back to a time when superstition and folklore intertwined with everyday life. It serves as a reminder of our own mortality and the fragility of existence.
This image is not just a work of art but also a reflection on deeper themes that have fascinated humanity for centuries.
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