The pope. The Pope crowns an emperor, who kneels before him, accompanied by two cardinals, one of whom is ridiculously personified by Death. In the background there are eveques

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The pope. The Pope crowns an emperor, who kneels before him, accompanied by two cardinals, one of whom is ridiculously personified by Death. In the background there are eveques

FLO4675846 The pope. The Pope crowns an emperor, who kneels before him, accompanied by two cardinals, one of whom is ridiculously personified by Death. In the background there are eveques. Another representation of Death embraces the pope with one hand, and the other relies on a bekeel. 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 pope. The Pope crowns an emperor, who kneels before him, accompanied by two cardinals, one of whom is ridiculously personified by Death. In the background there are eveques. Another representation of Death embraces the pope with one hand, and the other relies on a bekeel. 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 striking print captures a moment of intense power dynamics and symbolism as The Pope crowns an emperor, who humbly kneels before him. Flanked by two cardinals, one of whom is whimsically personified as Death, the scene is both regal and eerie. In the background, eveques observe the solemn ceremony. The intricate details in this hand-colored engraving by Christian Von Mechel bring to life the original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young from 1860. The contrast between life and death is starkly portrayed as another representation of Death embraces The Pope with one hand while resting on a bekeel with the other. The composition of this image speaks volumes about hierarchy, mortality, and religious authority. It invites viewers to contemplate themes of power, submission, and the inevitability of death. Each figure in the scene adds layers of meaning to what could easily be dismissed as a simple coronation. Overall, this print serves as a thought-provoking piece that challenges traditional notions of leadership and mortality within a historical context. It's a visual feast for those interested in art history or symbolic imagery.

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