The queen. The Queen has just come out of her palace, when death appears unexpectedly and the drains of force to keep her away. His jester, whose death put on the same clothes to appear ridiculous, tries in vain to protect his mistress

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The queen. The Queen has just come out of her palace, when death appears unexpectedly and the drains of force to keep her away. His jester, whose death put on the same clothes to appear ridiculous, tries in vain to protect his mistress

FLO4675617 The queen. The Queen has just come out of her palace, when death appears unexpectedly and the drains of force to keep her away. His jester, whose death put on the same clothes to appear ridiculous, tries in vain to protect his mistress. A female agent screams violently. Death holds hourglass to indicate the arrival of the fateful hour. 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 queen. The Queen has just come out of her palace, when death appears unexpectedly and the drains of force to keep her away. His jester, whose death put on the same clothes to appear ridiculous, tries in vain to protect his mistress. A female agent screams violently. Death holds hourglass to indicate the arrival of the fateful hour. 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 haunting image captures the moment when Death comes for The Queen, as depicted in "The Triumph of Death" by Christian Von Mechel. The Queen, elegant and regal, is confronted by the ominous figure of Death holding an hourglass to signify her impending fate. Her loyal jester, dressed in a similar fashion to mock death's appearance, valiantly tries to protect his mistress but ultimately fails against the inevitable force. The scene is filled with tension and drama as a female attendant screams in horror at the sight before her. The contrast between life and death is starkly portrayed in this hand-colored engraving based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young. As viewers gaze upon this print, they are drawn into a world where mortality looms large and even royalty cannot escape its grasp. The intricate details and symbolism woven throughout the composition invite contemplation on themes of power, mortality, and destiny. "The Queen" serves as a poignant reminder of our own mortality and the fleeting nature of life itself. It prompts reflection on what truly matters in the face of our own inevitable encounter with Death.

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