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XJF173281 Doctor Death, from a Book of Hours, illustration from Science and Literature in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, written and engraved by Paul Lacroix, 1878 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: original book of hours in Library of Ambroise Firmin-Didot, Paris; ); French, out of copyright
Media ID 22916402
© Bridgeman Images
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the haunting allure of medieval art with our exquisite Doctor Death Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse. This captivating illustration, taken from a rare Book of Hours by Paul Lacroix, showcases Doctor Death in all his chilling splendor. Each print is meticulously sourced from Bridgeman Images through Fine Art Finder, ensuring the highest quality and authenticity. Bring a touch of history and mystery into your home or office with this striking work of art, a true masterpiece from the Science and Literature in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance era.
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 51.3cm (14" x 20.2")
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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This haunting print captures the eerie illustration of "Doctor Death" from a Book of Hours, dating back to the 16th century. Created by an anonymous French artist, this engraving showcases the macabre depiction of a grim figure cloaked in darkness. The sinister Doctor Death is portrayed as a skeleton draped in a cloak, standing near an ominous tomb. His skeletal hands hold various tools that hint at his role as both healer and harbinger of demise. The intricate details on this print highlight the artist's skill in capturing every bone-chilling aspect of this character. Despite its age, this image still manages to evoke feelings of unease and fascination. It serves as a reminder of humanity's complex relationship with mortality throughout history. The ugliness and grotesqueness depicted here reflect society's fear and curiosity surrounding death during the Renaissance period. Originally part of Ambroise Firmin-Didot's personal library collection in Paris, this rare book illuminates not only the artistic mastery but also provides insight into how science and literature intertwined during medieval times. Preserved within private collections today, this print continues to captivate viewers with its dark allure. Its timeless appeal speaks volumes about our enduring fascination with life's most enigmatic mystery - death itself.
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