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The beggar. Only the beggar was not visited by the figure of Death. Instead, this miserable sits sadly on his crackles out of town or people enter with only a glance in his direction. A young woman in the window looks at him
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The beggar. Only the beggar was not visited by the figure of Death. Instead, this miserable sits sadly on his crackles out of town or people enter with only a glance in his direction. A young woman in the window looks at him
FLO4675815 The beggar. Only the beggar was not visited by the figure of Death. Instead, this miserable sits sadly on his crackles out of town or people enter with only a glance in his direction. A young woman in the window looks at him. This image was probably added to an earlier edition of the "Dance of Death" to inflate the number of pages. 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 beggar. Only the beggar was not visited by the figure of Death. Instead, this miserable sits sadly on his crackles out of town or people enter with only a glance in his direction. A young woman in the window looks at him. This image was probably added to an earlier edition of the "Dance of Death" to inflate the number of pages. 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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In this haunting image of "The Beggar," we see a figure who has been overlooked by Death, sitting alone on his cracked outstretched hand. The people passing by barely spare him a glance, too preoccupied with their own lives to notice his suffering. Only a young woman in the window looks at him, her expression one of pity and perhaps guilt for not being able to help.
This scene, captured in a hand-colored engraving by Christian Von Mechel in 1860, is based on original drawings by the renowned artist Hans Holbein the Younger. It was likely added to an earlier edition of the "Dance of Death" to fill pages, but it serves as a powerful reminder of the harsh realities faced by those less fortunate in society.
The beggar's desolate gaze and tattered clothing speak volumes about his struggle for survival amidst indifference and neglect. Despite being spared from Death's visitation, he still faces daily hardships that go unnoticed by most.
As we reflect on this poignant image, let us remember the importance of compassion and empathy towards those who are marginalized or forgotten. May it serve as a call to action to extend kindness and support to those in need, rather than turning a blind eye to their suffering.
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