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Skeleton of Death dragging away an Abbot by his robes
Skeleton of Death with mitre and crozier pulling an Abbot by his robes. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Wenceslaus Hollar from The Dance of Death by Hans Holbein, Coxhead, London, 1816
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Abbot Breviary Crozier Habit Hans Holbein Hollar Hourglass Mitre Robes Skeleton Wenceslaus Prayerbook
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Bring the haunting allure of Hans Holbein's The Dance of Death to your home with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring Wenceslaus Hollar's engraving of Skeleton of Death. This captivating image depicts the Grim Reaper, clad in mitre and crozier, dragging an Abbot by his robes. Hand-coloured and meticulously printed, this timeless work of art is a mesmerizing addition to any decor, inviting reflection on the transient nature of life. Acquire this piece today and embrace the beauty of history in your living space.
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 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This hauntingly beautiful hand-colored copperplate engraving, created by Wenceslaus Hollar in 1816, depicts the skeletal figure of Death in the guise of a bishop, or the Skeleton of Death, dragging an abbot by his robes. The abbot, dressed in the traditional habit and holding a prayerbook or breviary, is shown in a moment of shock and despair as Death, represented by the skeleton wearing a mitre and crozier, seizes him by the robes. The hourglass at the bottom left of the image serves as a poignant reminder of the transience of life. This image is taken from Hans Holbein's iconic series, "The Dance of Death," which emphasizes the universality of death and its disregard for social status, wealth, or power. The series was first published in Strasbourg in 1538 and has since been reprinted numerous times, making it one of the most famous and enduring works of art from the Renaissance period. The intricate details of the engraving, from the folds of the abbot's habit to the delicate lines of the skeleton's bones, are a testament to Hollar's mastery of the copperplate engraving technique. The use of hand-coloring adds an additional layer of depth and emotion to the image, making it a captivating and thought-provoking work of art that continues to resonate with audiences today.
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