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Skeleton of Death showing the hourglass to an Advocate
Skeleton of Death showing the hourglass to an Advocate, even as he is being paid off by a Judge in front of a wretched client. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Wenceslaus Hollar from The Dance of Death by Hans Holbein, Coxhead, London, 1816
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Advocate Bribe Corruption Hans Holbein Hollar Hourglass Judge Lawyer Skeleton Wenceslaus
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Embrace the haunting allure of the past with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the chilling image of Skeleton of Death. In this evocative scene from Mary Evans Prints Online, the Grim Reaper, with his ominous hourglass, confronts an advocate as he accepts a bribe from a judge, leaving a wretched client behind. This stunning, rights-managed print is a captivating reminder of the fleeting nature of time and the consequences of moral compromise. Add this mesmerizing work of art to your collection and let its haunting beauty inspire reflection and introspection.
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 35.8cm x 50.8cm (14.1" 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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In this haunting hand-colored copperplate engraving by Wenceslaus Hollar, titled "Skeleton of Death showing the hourglass to an Advocate," the Grim Reaper, depicted as the Skeleton of Death, looms over an unsuspecting advocate, or lawyer, as he accepts a bribe from a corrupt judge. The hourglass held by Death serves as a stark reminder of the fleeting nature of time and the transience of worldly possessions and earthly pleasures. The image is taken from "The Dance of Death," a series of engravings by Hans Holbein the Elder, first published in Strasbourg in 1526 and later reissued in various forms throughout Europe. This particular version was published by Coxhead in London in 1816. The scene portrayed in the engraving is a commentary on the pervasive corruption and moral decay of the legal profession during the early modern period. The advocate, dressed in the robes of his office, is oblivious to the imminent approach of Death, who has come to claim him. The judge, also dressed in his judicial robes, is seen in the background, offering the bribe with a sly and calculating expression. The intricately detailed engraving, with its rich use of color and shading, conveys a sense of unease and foreboding, highlighting the moral decay and the transient nature of worldly possessions and power. The image serves as a powerful reminder of the inevitability of Death and the importance of living a virtuous and ethical life.
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