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DANCE OF DEATH, 1538. Death and the Miser
DANCE OF DEATH, 1538.
Death and the Miser. Woodcut, French, 1547, after Hans Holbein the Younger from his Dance of Death, published in 1538
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Media ID 12411500
1538 1547 Allegory Chest Coin Container Dance Of Death Death Economic Economics Economy Finance Financial Hans Holbein Miser Personification Plague Rich Skeleton Upper Class Victim Window Younger
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Introducing our captivating range of greeting cards from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic 'Dance of Death: Death and the Miser' artwork. This hauntingly beautiful woodcut design, inspired by Hans Holbein the Younger's original 1538 masterpiece, invites you to ponder the fleeting nature of life. The Miser, with his sack of gold, is unexpectedly greeted by the Grim Reaper, reminding us all that riches cannot shield us from the inescapable cycle of life and death. Share this thought-provoking message with your loved ones and add a touch of history and intrigue to your correspondence. Order your 'Dance of Death: Death and the Miser' greeting card today and let the art of the past inspire your present.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
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Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
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 print titled "DANCE OF DEATH, 1538. Death and the Miser" takes us back to the Renaissance period, where art was used as a powerful medium to convey profound messages. The woodcut, created by Hans Holbein the Younger in 1547, is an allegorical representation of death's inevitable encounter with wealth and greed. In this haunting image, we witness a skeletal figure personifying death standing beside a miserly man. The rich upper-class individual is depicted clutching onto his chest filled with coins, symbolizing his insatiable desire for material possessions. Through this visual narrative, Holbein reminds us that no matter how much wealth one accumulates in life, it becomes meaningless when confronted by death. The composition of the woodcut draws our attention to the window behind them – perhaps signifying that time is running out for both characters. This thought-provoking artwork serves as a reminder of our mortality and urges us to reflect on what truly matters in life. As we delve into history through this print, we are transported to an era plagued by economic challenges and societal disparities caused by events such as plagues. It highlights how even during times of great turmoil or prosperity, death remains an equalizer that transcends social boundaries. This print from Granger Art on Demand encapsulates not only artistic brilliance but also provokes contemplation about our own values and priorities in today's fast-paced world driven by finance and economics.
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