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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
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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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