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Two skeletons of Death attack a German general. 1792. 1926 (engraving)
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Two skeletons of Death attack a German general. 1792. 1926 (engraving)
7234867 Two skeletons of Death attack a German general. 1792. 1926 (engraving) by Chodowiecki, Daniel Nikolaus (1726-1801); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two skeletons of Death attack a German general on horseback. One skeleton on a spectral horse fires a musket, while another hooks him with a scythe. The General. Der General. Copperplate engraving drawn and etched by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki from a series of Dance of Death, originally published in the Lavenburg Calendar in 1792. Reprinted from the original copperplates in Totentanz by Walther Nithack-Stahn, Eigenbrodler Verlag, Berlin, 1926.); © Florilegius
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This engraving, titled "Two skeletons of Death attack a German general" transports us back to the year 1792. Created by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, this artwork depicts a chilling scene where two skeletal figures representing Death launch an assault on a German general riding on horseback. The intricate details in this engraving are truly remarkable. One skeleton is mounted on a spectral horse and fires a musket towards the unsuspecting general, while the other hooks him with a scythe. The intensity of the attack is palpable, as these ethereal beings carry out their macabre dance with precision. Originally published in the Lavenburg Calendar in 1792, this engraving was part of Chodowiecki's series known as Dance of Death. It serves as an allegory for mortality and reminds viewers of our inevitable encounter with death. Reprinted from the original copperplates in Totentanz by Walther Nithack-Stahn in 1926, this print captures not only historical significance but also showcases Chodowiecki's exceptional talent as an engraver. As we gaze upon this image, we are transported to another time and place – witnessing both artistry and symbolism intertwine seamlessly. It serves as a reminder that even those who hold positions of power are not exempt from facing their own mortality.
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