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GERMANY: DANCERS, 1493. Dancers on Christmas Night punished for their impiety
GERMANY: DANCERS, 1493.
Dancers on Christmas Night punished for their impiety and condemned to dance for a whole year. Woodcut from Liber Chronicorum Mundi, Nuremberg, 1493
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Media ID 12365483
1493 Bavarian Christmas Dance Marathon Music Musician Nuremberg Playing Punishment Religion Winter Liber Chronicarum
10"x8" (25x20cm) Photo Print
Bring a touch of historical intrigue to your home or office with our Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints. This captivating image, titled "GERMANY: DANCERS, 1493. Dancers on Christmas Night punished for their impiety," is an intriguing woodcut from Liber Chronicorum Mundi, created in Nuremberg in 1493. Depicting a group of dancers being punished for their impiety on Christmas night and condemned to dance for an entire year, this vintage print transports you back in time. Add this unique work of art to your collection and start a conversation with its fascinating story. Order now from Granger Art on Demand and bring history to life in your space.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print titled "GERMANY: DANCERS, 1493" takes us back in time to witness a peculiar punishment inflicted upon dancers on Christmas Night. The image depicts a scene of both intrigue and despair as these individuals are condemned for their impiety, forced to dance relentlessly for an entire year. The woodcut from Liber Chronicorum Mundi, Nuremberg, 1493 showcases the rich medieval history of Bavaria with its intricate details and expressive figures. The dancers appear weary yet determined, their bodies captured mid-motion as they strive to fulfill their penance. In this snapshot frozen in time, we can almost hear the haunting melodies played by musicians nearby. Their music serves as a constant reminder of the religious context surrounding this punishment - a testament to the power of faith during that era. As winter's cold grip tightens around them, these dancers continue their marathon-like performance under the watchful eyes of those who sentenced them. This woodcut not only offers us a glimpse into German folklore but also raises questions about societal norms and beliefs prevalent during that period. With its historical significance and artistic beauty, this print transports us back to an intriguing chapter in Germany's past – where religion meted out justice through dance – inviting us to reflect on our own understanding of punishment and devotion across different cultures throughout history.
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