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Fine Art Print : The players. Death and a black demon seem to fight on the player in green at the table. Death has his bone hand on the man's throat, while the Demon grabs his hair
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The players. Death and a black demon seem to fight on the player in green at the table. Death has his bone hand on the man's throat, while the Demon grabs his hair
FLO4675857 The players. Death and a black demon seem to fight on the player in green at the table. Death has his bone hand on the man's throat, while the Demon grabs his hair. The card player on the right tries to intervene with the Demon, while the player on the left picks up his winnings. 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 players. Death and a black demon seem to fight on the player in green at the table. Death has his bone hand on the man's throat, while the Demon grabs his hair. The card player on the right tries to intervene with the Demon, while the player on the left picks up his winnings. 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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21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
"Add a touch of dark fantasy to your walls with our Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse range, featuring 'The Players' by Bridgeman Images. This hauntingly beautiful print depicts Death and a black demon in a fierce battle on top of a player in green, as they struggle for control. The intricate details and vivid colors bring this eerie scene to life, making it a unique addition to any room. Perfect for fans of gothic art and those who appreciate the mysterious and unknown."
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 53.3cm (14" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In this haunting and dramatic scene captured in a hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel, titled "The players," we see Death and a black demon engaged in a fierce struggle with the player dressed in green at the table. Death's bone hand is firmly grasping the man's throat, while the menacing Demon has a tight grip on his hair.
Despite the chaos unfolding before them, the other players at the table remain unfazed - one attempts to intervene with the Demon, while another casually collects his winnings as if nothing out of the ordinary is happening. The contrast between life and death, luck and fate is starkly portrayed in this intense moment frozen in time.
Based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young, this artwork from 1860 titled "The Triumph of Death" serves as a powerful reminder of mortality and inevitability. The intricate details and emotions depicted in this print draw viewers into a world where darkness lurks just beneath the surface of everyday life.
As we gaze upon this image, we are reminded of our own mortality and how quickly fortunes can change. It serves as a poignant reflection on life's uncertainties and challenges us to contemplate our own actions and choices amidst an unpredictable world.
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