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Skeleton of death aiming a dart at a child
Skeleton of death aiming a dart at a child walking with her mother in a garden. Death and Infancy. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Joshua Gleadah after an illustration by Benedictus Antonio Van Assen from The British Dance of Death, Hodgson, London, 1823
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Skeleton of Death Aiming a Dart at a Child This haunting image, titled "Skeleton of Death Aiming a Dart at a Child," is a handcoloured copperplate engraving from The British Dance of Death, published in London in 1823. The engraving is the work of Joshua Gleadah, based on an original illustration by Benedictus Antonio Van Assen. The print depicts a skeleton figure, draped in a flowing robe, poised to throw a dart at a young child who walks hand in hand with his mother in a garden. The skeleton's skull is adorned with a wreath of skulls and crossbones, and it holds an hourglass in one hand, symbolizing the transience of life. Wings sprout from its back, signifying the inevitability of death. The child, oblivious to the impending danger, looks back at his mother with a curious expression. The mother, aware of the threat, turns to face the skeleton, her eyes wide with fear. The background is filled with a decorative border of skulls and crossbones, adding to the overall theme of mortality. The Dance of Death, also known as the Danse Macabre, is a series of medieval and Renaissance allegorical representations of Death as a skeleton leading various figures from all walks of life to their graves. This image, with its poignant depiction of the fragility of life and the inevitability of death, is a poignant reminder of the transience of human existence. The print is reminiscent of the works of Robert Cruikshank, a contemporary English artist known for his satirical and macabre illustrations. The intricate detail and skillful use of colour in this print are typical of the Regency era, when handcoloured engravings were a popular form of art and entertainment.
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