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Death holds out a urinal to a Physician caring
Death holds out a urinal to a Physician caring for a decrepit old man.. Handcolored engraving by Chretien de Mechel from Hans Holbein's The Triumph of Death, based on original drawings by Peter Paul Rubens, 1860
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Chretien Doctor Hans Holbein Mechel Peter Physician Rubens Skeleton Triumph Urinal
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Step into the realm of the intriguing and thought-provoking with our Media Storehouse Canvas Prints featuring the iconic image of Death and the Physician. This captivating, handcolored engraving by Chretien de Mechel from Hans Holbein's "The Triumph of Death," available through Mary Evans Prints Online, invites you to ponder the transient nature of life. Each print is meticulously reproduced on high-quality canvas, ensuring stunning detail and vibrant colors. A unique and thought-provoking addition to any space, this print is sure to spark conversation and inspire introspection.
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 50.8cm x 76.2cm (20" x 30")
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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In this haunting and thought-provoking image, Death is depicted as a skeleton holding out a urinal to a physician caring for a decrepit old man. The scene is from Hans Holbein's "The Triumph of Death," brought to life in a hand-colored engraving by Chretien de Mechel in 1860.
The juxtaposition of the grim reaper offering such a mundane object as a urinal adds an eerie and unsettling element to the artwork. It serves as a stark reminder of the inevitability of death and the fragility of human life, even in moments of care and compassion.
The physician's expression conveys both concern for his patient and perhaps resignation to the ultimate fate that awaits us all. The old man appears feeble and vulnerable, further emphasizing the cycle of life and death that we all must face.
This historical piece based on original drawings by Peter Paul Rubens captures not only the physical decay associated with aging but also delves into deeper themes surrounding mortality and our relationship with death itself.
As viewers contemplate this striking image, they are reminded of their own mortality and encouraged to reflect on how they approach end-of-life care, acceptance, and ultimately, our own inevitable encounter with Death.
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