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Canvas Print : The Pope visited by Death. From Hans Holbein the Younger Les Simulachres de la Mort (Dance of Death, Totentanz). Series of illustrations following the tradition of medieval morality plays. Woodcut 1538
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The Pope visited by Death. From Hans Holbein the Younger Les Simulachres de la Mort (Dance of Death, Totentanz). Series of illustrations following the tradition of medieval morality plays. Woodcut 1538
531512 The Pope visited by Death. From Hans Holbein the Younger Les Simulachres de la Mort (Dance of Death, Totentanz). Series of illustrations following the tradition of medieval morality plays. Woodcut 1538; Universal History Archive/UIG
Media ID 38208500
© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images
1538 Hans Holbein Morality Mort Plays Series Totentanz Visited Younger
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Add a touch of historical intrigue to your home with this captivating canvas print from Media Storehouse. Featuring "The Pope visited by Death" woodcut from the series Les Simulachres de la Mort by Hans Holbein the Younger, this piece is sure to spark conversation and admiration among art enthusiasts.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This haunting woodcut from 1538 by the renowned artist Hans Holbein the Younger depicts a powerful scene from his series "Les Simulachres de la Mort" (Dance of Death, Totentanz). In this illustration, we see The Pope visited by Death, a striking image that reflects the medieval tradition of morality plays.
The intricate details and symbolism in this woodcut invite viewers to contemplate themes of mortality, religion, and power. The figure of Death is depicted as a skeletal figure draped in dark robes, standing before the Pope with an air of inevitability. The Pope's expression is one of shock and resignation as he confronts his own mortality.
Holbein's masterful use of line and composition creates a sense of drama and tension in this scene. The stark contrast between life and death is palpable, reminding us all of our own fleeting existence on this earth.
As we gaze upon this print, we are reminded of the timeless themes explored in medieval art - the fragility of life, the inevitability of death, and the power dynamics at play within religious institutions. It serves as a poignant reminder to reflect on our own lives and actions while we still have time.
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