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GERMANY: DANCERS, 1493. Dancers on Christmas Night punished for their impiety
GERMANY: DANCERS, 1493.
Dancers on Christmas Night punished for their impiety and condemned to dance for a whole year. Woodcut from Liber Chronicorum Mundi, Nuremberg, 1493
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Media ID 12365483
1493 Bavarian Christmas Dance Marathon Music Musician Nuremberg Playing Punishment Religion Winter Liber Chronicarum
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the captivating world of history with our Fine Art Print of 'GERMANY: DANCERS, 1493' from Media Storehouse. This extraordinary woodcut, titled 'Dancers on Christmas Night punished for their impiety,' is an intriguing glimpse into the past, taken from the Liber Chronicorum Mundi, published in Nuremberg in 1493. Witness the tale of revelers condemned to dance for an entire year as a punishment for their impiety. Add this unique and thought-provoking piece to your home or office decor, and let the story of 'GERMANY: DANCERS, 1493' inspire and intrigue you for years to come.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print titled "GERMANY: DANCERS, 1493" takes us back in time to witness a peculiar punishment inflicted upon dancers on Christmas Night. The image depicts a scene of both intrigue and despair as these individuals are condemned for their impiety, forced to dance relentlessly for an entire year. The woodcut from Liber Chronicorum Mundi, Nuremberg, 1493 showcases the rich medieval history of Bavaria with its intricate details and expressive figures. The dancers appear weary yet determined, their bodies captured mid-motion as they strive to fulfill their penance. In this snapshot frozen in time, we can almost hear the haunting melodies played by musicians nearby. Their music serves as a constant reminder of the religious context surrounding this punishment - a testament to the power of faith during that era. As winter's cold grip tightens around them, these dancers continue their marathon-like performance under the watchful eyes of those who sentenced them. This woodcut not only offers us a glimpse into German folklore but also raises questions about societal norms and beliefs prevalent during that period. With its historical significance and artistic beauty, this print transports us back to an intriguing chapter in Germany's past – where religion meted out justice through dance – inviting us to reflect on our own understanding of punishment and devotion across different cultures throughout history.
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