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Skeleton of Death grabbing the hat of a Cardinal
Skeleton of Death grabbing the hat of a Cardinal as he receives a Papal bull from a messenger in a vineyard. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Wenceslaus Hollar from The Dance of Death by Hans Holbein, Coxhead, London, 1816
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Bull Cardinal Grapes Hans Holbein Hollar Hourglass Messenger Papal Skeleton Throne Vine Vineyard Wenceslaus
13.5"x11.5" (34x29cm) Premium Frame
Add an intriguing and thought-provoking touch to your home or office decor with the Media Storehouse Framed Prints featuring 'Skeleton of Death grabbing the hat of a Cardinal.' This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, is a hand-colored copperplate engraving by Wenceslaus Hollar from The Dance of Death by Hans. The haunting figure of Death, depicted as a skeleton, reaches out to seize the hat of a cardinal mid-procession, as he receives a Papal bull from a messenger in a vineyard. This timeless piece, with its rich history and intricate detailing, is a striking reminder of the fragility of life and the inevitability of change. Each print is carefully framed and presented with museum-quality materials to ensure the preservation of the artwork and its beauty for years to come.
Framed and mounted 9x7 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 13.5x11.5 inches (34x29cm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21.4cm x 21.4cm (8.4" x 8.4")
Estimated Product Size is 29.2cm x 34cm (11.5" x 13.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This hand-colored copperplate engraving, created by the renowned artist Wenceslaus Hollar in 1816, depicts a chilling scene from Hans Holbein's iconic series, "The Dance of Death." In this image, Skeleton, personified as the Grim Reaper or Skeleton of Death, seizes the red hat of a Cardinal as he presents the cleric with a Papal bull. A messenger, seemingly oblivious to the impending doom, delivers the document to the Cardinal, who stands amongst the lush grapes and verdant vines of a vineyard. The hourglass held by Skeleton serves as a stark reminder of the transience of life, as the sands of time slip away, symbolizing the inevitability of death. The intricate details of the engraving, from the folds of the Cardinal's robes to the textured surface of the vineyard, highlight Hollar's masterful skill. This haunting image, with its themes of mortality and the passage of time, continues to resonate with viewers and serves as a poignant reminder of the fragility of life.
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