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The skeleton of Death leads greedy children to the trunk of gold of a miser, who lies dead on a bed clutching a will and bag of money. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Thomas Rowlandson from The English Dance of Death, Ackermann
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The skeleton of Death leads greedy children to the trunk of gold of a miser, who lies dead on a bed clutching a will and bag of money. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Thomas Rowlandson from The English Dance of Death, Ackermann
FLO4690319 The skeleton of Death leads greedy children to the trunk of gold of a miser, who lies dead on a bed clutching a will and bag of money. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Thomas Rowlandson from The English Dance of Death, Ackermann, London, 1816. by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info.: The skeleton of Death leads greedy children to the trunk of gold of a miser, who lies dead on a bed clutching a will and bag of money. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Thomas Rowlandson from The English Dance of Death, Ackermann, London, 1816.); © Florilegius
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This print by Thomas Rowlandson, titled "The skeleton of Death leads greedy children to the trunk of gold of a miser" offers a thought-provoking allegory on wealth and mortality. Handcoloured with meticulous detail, the copperplate engraving depicts a scene where Death personified as a skeleton guides two young children towards the riches left behind by a deceased miser. The central figure lies lifeless on his bed, clutching tightly onto his will and bag of money. His face bears an expression of eternal greed, even in death. The trunk overflowing with gold coins symbolizes the materialistic desires that consumed him throughout his life. Rowlandson's macabre dance between Death and wealth serves as a reminder that no amount of earthly possessions can escape our ultimate fate. The artist skillfully captures this somber theme through intricate details such as the skeletal hand reaching out to beckon the children forward. As viewers, we are prompted to reflect upon our own relationship with wealth and legacy. Are we too consumed by greed? Will our pursuit for material gain blind us from what truly matters in life? "The skeleton of Death leads greedy children to the trunk of gold" is not only an exquisite piece of art but also an enduring commentary on human nature and mortality. It stands as a testament to Rowlandson's talent for capturing complex themes within his engravings, leaving us pondering long after we have gazed upon it.
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