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Framed Print : Death dances and beats a tambour before a Newlywed
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Death dances and beats a tambour before a Newlywed
Death dances and beats a tambour before a Newlywed wife and husband.. Handcolored engraving by Chretien de Mechel from Hans Holbein's The Triumph of Death, based on original drawings by Peter Paul Rubens, 1860
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Chretien Drum Hans Holbein Husband Mechel Newlywed Peter Rubens Skeleton Tambour Triumph
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Introducing the captivating addition to your home decor, the Framed Print from Media Storehouse featuring "Death dances and beats a tambour before a Newlywed" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This exquisite handcolored engraving by Chretien de Mechel, inspired by Hans Holbein's "The Triumph of Death," showcases an intriguing and thought-provoking image of Death playing a tambour before a newlywed couple. With its rich colors and intricate details, this print is a stunning conversation starter that adds a touch of history and art to any room. Bring a unique blend of mystery and romance into your living space, order your Framed Print today.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.4cm x 40.4cm (15.9" x 15.9")
Estimated Product Size is 44.6cm x 62cm (17.6" x 24.4")
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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 handcolored engraving by Chretien de Mechel brings to life a scene from Hans Holbein's "The Triumph of Death," where Death himself dances and beats a tambour before a newlywed wife and husband. The skeleton figure of Death is depicted in all its macabre glory, with intricate details that showcase the artist's skill in capturing the eerie beauty of mortality.
As the tambour beats rhythmically, the newlyweds stand frozen in fear, their faces etched with expressions of shock and disbelief. The contrast between the joyous occasion of marriage and the presence of Death creates a powerful juxtaposition that reminds us of our own mortality.
The original drawings by Peter Paul Rubens serve as inspiration for this haunting portrayal, adding another layer of historical significance to this piece. Through this artwork, we are transported back in time to an era where death was ever-present and celebrated through art.
Despite its dark subject matter, there is a certain beauty in the way Death is depicted here - graceful yet menacing, reminding us that no one can escape its inevitable embrace. This print serves as a poignant reminder to cherish every moment we have with our loved ones, for even on our happiest days, death may be lurking just around the corner.
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