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Death riding, 1505, (1943). Creator: Albrecht Durer
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Death riding, 1505, (1943). Creator: Albrecht Durer
Death riding, 1505, (1943). The crowned figure of Death astride a skeletal horse, holding a scythe. Drawing in the British Museum, London. From " Europaische Handzeichnungen", (Five Hundred Years of European Drawings), by Bernhard Degenhart. [Atlantis-Verlag Berlin, Zurich, 1943]
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This print captures the haunting artwork titled "Death riding" by Albrecht Durer, created in 1505. The image showcases a powerful allegorical figure of Death, crowned and mounted on a skeletal horse while gripping a menacing scythe. This drawing is housed in the prestigious British Museum in London and was featured in the book "Europaische Handzeichnungen" by Bernhard Degenhart. Durer's depiction of Death exudes an eerie atmosphere, with its monochrome tones emphasizing the starkness of bones against dark shadows. The artist skillfully combines elements from both the Renaissance period and his own German heritage to create this thought-provoking piece. The symbolism behind this artwork is profound; it serves as a reminder of mortality and the transient nature of life. Death is portrayed as an inevitable force that rides through time, cutting down all living beings with its scythe. The skeletal horse further emphasizes decay and impermanence. As we gaze upon this print, we are transported back to both the 16th century when it was created and also to the 1940s when it gained recognition through Bernhard Degenhart's publication. It stands as a testament to Durer's artistic genius and continues to resonate with viewers today, provoking contemplation about our own mortality within the cycle of life.
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