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Skeleton of Death stealing gold from a Miser
Skeleton of Death stealing gold coins and treasure from a Miser in his vault with barred windows. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Wenceslaus Hollar from The Dance of Death by Hans Holbein, Coxhead, London, 1816
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Barred Coins Count Greed Hans Holbein Hollar Hourglass Miser Money Skeleton Theft Treasure Trunk Vault Wenceslaus Windows
Jigsaw Puzzle (500 Pieces)
Bring the haunting allure of The Dance of Death to your home with our captivating jigsaw puzzles from Media Storehouse. This edition features the chilling image of 'Skeleton of Death' stealing gold from a Miser, a hand-colored copperplate engraving by Wenceslaus Hollar. Delve into the intrigue of this iconic print from Mary Evans Prints Online as you piece together the mysterious tale of life, death, and the passing of wealth. Engage your mind and ignite your imagination with this intricately detailed puzzle, a mesmerizing addition to any collection.
500 piece puzzles are custom made in Australia and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.6mm thick laminated puzzle boards. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 40x51cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most mail slots with a unique magnetic lid
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Estimated Product Size is 40.3cm x 50.7cm (15.9" x 20")
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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In this hauntingly beautiful hand-colored copperplate engraving by Wenceslaus Hollar, titled "Skeleton of Death stealing gold from a Miser," we witness the grim reaper's relentless claim on human life and the insatiable desire for wealth. The skeletal figure of Death, draped in a flowing robe and bearing an hourglass, enters the dimly lit vault of a miserly old man. The room is adorned with intricately carved barred windows, casting an eerie glow over the scene. The miser, hunched over his vast hoard of gold coins and treasure, is oblivious to the impending threat. His greed and obsession with accumulating wealth have left him blind to the passing of time, symbolized by the hourglass held by Death. The skeleton, with a sinister grin, reaches out to fill his bag and trunk with the miser's ill-gotten gains. The engraving is a poignant reminder of the transience of life and the futility of hoarding wealth. It is an image taken from The Dance of Death series by Hans Holbein, published by Coxhead in London in 1816. The series, which depicts Death as a skeleton, is a powerful commentary on the universality of death and the human condition. This print, with its intricate details and striking contrasts, is a testament to the enduring appeal of this timeless theme.
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