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Death extinguishes the candles on an altar
Death extinguishes the candles on an altar of a Nun and her lover.. Handcolored engraving by Chretien de Mechel from Hans Holbein's The Triumph of Death, based on original drawings by Peter Paul Rubens, 1860
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Altar Apartment Candle Chretien Gallantry Hans Holbein Lover Lute Mechel Peter Rubens Skeleton Triumph
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the haunting beauty of our Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the evocative image of Death extinguishing the candles on an altar. This exquisite print, sourced from Hans Holbein's iconic series "The Triumph of Death," is a handcolored engraving by Chretien de Mechel from Mary Evans Prints Online. With intricate details and a timeless quality, this print is a must-have for art enthusiasts and collectors alike. Add an air of mystery and intrigue to your home or office with this stunning work of art.
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 hauntingly beautiful hand-colored engraving by Chretien de Mechel, we see Death extinguishing the candles on an altar belonging to a Nun and her lover. The scene is taken from Hans Holbein's "The Triumph of Death," with original drawings by Peter Paul Rubens.
The image captures a moment of both gallantry and tragedy as Death, depicted as a skeleton, interrupts the peaceful setting of the nun's apartment. The nun and her lover are frozen in time, their lute lying abandoned beside them as they face their inevitable fate.
The contrast between light and dark in this print is striking - the candles flicker out one by one as Death hovers over the altar. The religious symbolism is palpable, with the nun's devotion to her faith juxtaposed against the harsh reality of mortality.
As viewers gaze upon this historical artwork, they are transported back in time to witness a poignant moment that speaks volumes about love, loss, and ultimately our own mortality. It serves as a reminder that even in moments of despair, there is beauty to be found in art that transcends time itself.
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