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The old man. Death leads his elderly victim to the grave, seducing him with the music of a dulcimer (hammered dulcimer). Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel)
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The old man. Death leads his elderly victim to the grave, seducing him with the music of a dulcimer (hammered dulcimer). Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel)
FLO4675789 The old man. Death leads his elderly victim to the grave, seducing him with the music of a dulcimer (hammered dulcimer). Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in "The Triumph of Death" based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.; (add.info.: The old man. Death leads his elderly victim to the grave, seducing him with the music of a dulcimer (hammered dulcimer). Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in "The Triumph of Death" based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.); © Florilegius
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This hauntingly beautiful hand-colored engraving by Christian Von Mechel depicts the old man being led to his final resting place by Death himself, who seduces him with the enchanting music of a dulcimer. The scene is based on original drawings by the renowned artist Hans Holbein the Younger, adding an extra layer of depth and history to this image.
The elderly victim appears resigned yet entranced as he follows Death towards his inevitable fate, symbolizing the passage of time and the inevitability of mortality. The dulcimer adds a sense of melancholy beauty to the scene, contrasting with the grim reality of death that looms over them both.
Mechel's skilled hand brings out every detail in this engraving, from the intricate patterns on Death's cloak to the wrinkles on the old man's face. The use of color enhances the emotional impact of the image, drawing viewers into its eerie yet mesmerizing world.
As we gaze upon this print, we are reminded of our own mortality and urged to contemplate life's fleeting nature. It serves as a powerful memento mori, prompting us to reflect on what truly matters in our brief time on earth.
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