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GERMANY: DANCERS, 1493. Dancers on Christmas Night punished for their impiety
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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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1493 Bavarian Christmas Dance Marathon Music Musician Nuremberg Playing Punishment Religion Winter Liber Chronicarum
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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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