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DANCE OF DEATH, 1538. Death and the Canoness
DANCE OF DEATH, 1538.
Death and the Canoness. Woodcut, French, 1547, after Hans Holbein the Younger from his Dance of Death, published in 1538
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1538 1547 Allegory Bead Bedroom Candlestick Canopy Bed Catholic Dance Of Death Death Dress Fire Hans Headdress Holbein Kneel Lute Lutenist Personification Playing Prayer Rosary Skeleton Younger Canoness
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Mug Size is 9.6cm high x 8.1cm diameter (3.8" x 3.2")
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This woodcut print titled "DANCE OF DEATH, 1538. Death and the Canoness" transports us back to the Renaissance era, immersing us in its rich symbolism and intricate details. Created by a French artist in 1547, this piece is a reproduction of Hans Holbein the Younger's iconic Dance of Death series published in 1538. In this particular scene, we witness an allegorical encounter between Death and a Canoness. The Canoness, dressed elegantly in medieval fashion with her headdress and flowing gown, kneels before Death as he plays a haunting melody on his lute. The room is adorned with religious artifacts such as prayer beads and rosaries, emphasizing the Catholic context of the narrative. The composition is filled with contrasting elements: life versus death, beauty versus decay. A flickering candlestick illuminates their faces while casting eerie shadows on the walls behind them. A canopy bed stands nearby, symbolizing both comfort and mortality within its drapes. Through this powerful personification of Death itself, Holbein reminds us that regardless of our status or position in society – be it nun or layperson – death comes for all without discrimination. This woodcut print serves as a poignant reminder of our own mortality while showcasing the artistic brilliance of Hans Holbein's original work from which it was derived. It invites contemplation on themes that transcend time - love lost to death's embrace and humanity's eternal dance with mortality itself.
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