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DANCE OF DEATH, 1538. Death and the Waggoner
DANCE OF DEATH, 1538.
Death and the Waggoner. Woodcut from Hans Holbein the Youngers Dance of Death, published in 1538
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Media ID 12410524
1538 Accident Allegory Barrel Chaos Dance Of Death Death Grim Reaper Hans Holbein Personification Plague Victim Wagon Younger Waggoner
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the haunting beauty of Hans Holbein the Younger's iconic woodcut, "Dance of Death: Death and the Waggoner." This exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse's extensive Granger Art on Demand collection transports you back to the 16th century with its intricate details and profound symbolism. Death, personified as a skeletal figure, engages in a dance with a waggoner, reminding us of the inescapable cycle of life and death. This captivating work of art is not just a visual masterpiece, but also a poignant reminder of the fleeting nature of existence. Add this timeless piece to your collection and let its haunting allure inspire you.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 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 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
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 print titled "DANCE OF DEATH, 1538. Death and the Waggoner" takes us back to the early Renaissance era with its intricate woodcut design by Hans Holbein the Younger. Published in 1538, this piece of art beautifully captures an allegorical scene that explores the concept of mortality. In this woodcut, we witness a chaotic dance between Death and a waggoner. The grim reaper personified as Death stands tall beside a wagon, symbolizing life's journey. The waggoner represents humanity itself, vulnerable to the inevitable fate that awaits us all. The artist masterfully depicts every detail in this medieval-inspired composition. From the barrel on top of the wagon signifying uncertainty and chance to the expressive gestures of both figures conveying their roles within this macabre dance. Holbein's Dance of Death series was created during a time when plague ravaged Europe, making death an ever-present reality for many individuals. This woodcut serves as a poignant reminder of our own mortality while also reflecting upon societal anxieties surrounding disease and tragedy during that period. As we gaze upon this thought-provoking image today, it transports us back in time to ponder our own existence and contemplate how fleeting life can be. It is through such timeless works like these that we are reminded of our shared human experience across centuries - reminding us to cherish each moment we have on this earth.
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