Dance Of Death Collection

The Dance of Death (1493) by Michael Wolgemut, from the Liber chronicarum by Hartmann Schedel. Colored engraving

DANCE OF DEATH, 1538. Death and the Soldier. Woodcut by Hans Holbein the Younger, from The Dance of Death, published in 1538

Detail of the Dance of Death fresco dating from 1475, Chapel of Our Lady of the Rocks, Beram, Istria, Croatia, Europe

Print from the Dance of Death by Hans Holbein the Younger
3330121 Print from the Dance of Death by Hans Holbein the Younger; (add.info.: Print from the Dance of Death by Hans Holbein the Younger (1497-1543) a German and Swiss artist and printmaker

Print from the Dance of Death by Hans Holbein the Younger
3330119 Print from the Dance of Death by Hans Holbein the Younger; (add.info.: Print from the Dance of Death by Hans Holbein the Younger (1497-1543) a German and Swiss artist and printmaker

Dance of Death, New York, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Dance of Death, New York, 1936. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

The Vision of Faust, 1878 (oil on canvas)
NUL386947 The Vision of Faust, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Falero, Luis Riccardo (1851-96); 145.4x117.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from Faust by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832)

The End of Mankind. Creator: Hans Holbein the Younger
The End of Mankind

Death as a friend, 1851. Creator: Rethel, Alfred (1816-1859)
Death as a friend, 1851. Private Collection

Dance of Death, 1899. Artist: Simberg, Hugo (1873-1917)
Dance of Death, 1899. Private Collection

The Armed Knight (engraving)
3646508 The Armed Knight (engraving) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Armed Knight. From Holbeins Totentanz (Danse Macabre)

Death standing on a sarcophagus where the dead Pope and the Emperor lie, detail from the Triumph of Death
2655029 Death standing on a sarcophagus where the dead Pope and the Emperor lie, detail from the Triumph of Death and Dance of Death, 1485 (fresco) by Borlone de Buschis

Thr Order of Disciplini, detail, 1485 (fresco)
2655024 Thr Order of Disciplini, detail, 1485 (fresco) by Borlone de Buschis, Giacomo (fl.1462-1485); Oratorio dei Disciplini, Clusone, Bergamo, Italy; (add.info.: Clusone)

Triumph of Death and Dance of Death, 1485 (fresco)
2655013 Triumph of Death and Dance of Death, 1485 (fresco) by Borlone de Buschis, Giacomo (fl.1462-1485); Oratorio dei Disciplini, Clusone, Bergamo, Italy; (add.info.: Clusone)

Avarice and Pride, detail, 1485 (fresco)
2655027 Avarice and Pride, detail, 1485 (fresco) by Borlone de Buschis, Giacomo (fl.1462-1485); Oratorio dei Disciplini, Clusone, Bergamo, Italy; (add.info.: Clusone, Oratory of Disciplini or St)

Death standing on a sarcophagus where the dead Pope and the Emperor lie, detail from the Triumph of Death
2655019 Death standing on a sarcophagus where the dead Pope and the Emperor lie, detail from the Triumph of Death and Dance of Death, 1485 (fresco) by Borlone de Buschis

Death standing on a sarcophagus where the dead Pope and the Emperor lie, detail from the Triumph of Death
2655014 Death standing on a sarcophagus where the dead Pope and the Emperor lie, detail from the Triumph of Death and Dance of Death, 1485 (fresco) by Borlone de Buschis

The Noblewoman, from The Dance of Death, ca. 1526, published 1538. Creator: Hans Lützelburger
The Noblewoman, from The Dance of Death, ca. 1526, published 1538

The Peasant (or Ploughman), from The Dance of Death, ca. 1526, published 1538. Creator: Hans Lützelburger
The Peasant (or Ploughman), from The Dance of Death, ca. 1526, published 1538

The Count, from The Dance of Death, ca. 1526, published 1538. Creator: Hans Lützelburger
The Count, from The Dance of Death, ca. 1526, published 1538

The Countess, from The Dance of Death, ca. 1526, published 1538. Creator: Hans Lützelburger
The Countess, from The Dance of Death, ca. 1526, published 1538

The Doctor (or Physician), from The Dance of Death, ca. 1526, published 1538. Creator: Hans Lützelburger
The Doctor (or Physician), from The Dance of Death, ca. 1526, published 1538

Holbeins Dance of Death (engraving)
5221233 Holbeins Dance of Death (engraving) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Holbeins Dance of Death (engraving)
5221229 Holbeins Dance of Death (engraving) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Mother and Young Child (engraving)
3646512 The Mother and Young Child (engraving) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mother and Young Child. From Holbeins Totentanz (Danse Macabre)

The Seaman in a Storm (engraving)
3646506 The Seaman in a Storm (engraving) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Seaman in a Storm. From Holbeins Totentanz (Danse Macabre)

The Princess, or Duchess (engraving)
3646505 The Princess, or Duchess (engraving) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Princess, or Duchess. From Holbeins Totentanz (Danse Macabre)

The Physician (engraving)
3646499 The Physician (engraving) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Physician. From Holbeins Totentanz (Danse Macabre)

The Aged Woman (engraving)
3646498 The Aged Woman (engraving) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Aged Woman. From Holbeins Totentanz (Danse Macabre)

The Mendicant Friar, or Monk (engraving)
3646496 The Mendicant Friar, or Monk (engraving) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mendicant Friar, or Monk)

The Temptation (engraving)
3646475 The Temptation (engraving) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Temptation. From Holbeins Totentanz (Danse Macabre)

Abbot, The Chief Herald, Cardinal, Canon and Bishop (chromolitho)
964268 Abbot, The Chief Herald, Cardinal, Canon and Bishop (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abbot, The Chief Herald, Cardinal, Canon and Bishop)

Death and the Jew (engraving)
668151 Death and the Jew (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death and the Jew, An episode from the " Dance of Death", Painted in 1441)

Death taking the Priest and the Peasant, from the Danse Macabre, published Paris
BBC211050 Death taking the Priest and the Peasant, from the Danse Macabre, published Paris, 1485 (woodcut) (b/w photo) by Marchant, Guy (fl.1485); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Danse Macabre, illustration from Liber Chronicarum
CHT207872 Danse Macabre, illustration from Liber Chronicarum by Hartmann Schedel (1440-1514) Nuremberg, published 1493 (woodcut) (b/w photo) by Wolgemuth, Michael (1434-1519) & Pleydenwurff, W

The Danse Macabre (Dance of Death), from a late 15th Century manuscript owned by Anne of Brittany (litho)
6001173 The Danse Macabre (Dance of Death), from a late 15th Century manuscript owned by Anne of Brittany (litho) by French School

Illustration for the Danse Macabre, published Paris, 1485 (woodcut) (b / w photo)
BBC211055 Illustration for the Danse Macabre, published Paris, 1485 (woodcut) (b/w photo) by Marchant, Guy (fl.1485); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Death taking the Cardinal and the King, from the Danse Macabre, published Paris
BBC211049 Death taking the Cardinal and the King, from the Danse Macabre, published Paris, 1485 (woodcut) (b/w photo) by Marchant, Guy (fl.1485); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

The Bride and Bridegroom (engraving)
3646503 The Bride and Bridegroom (engraving) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bride and Bridegroom. From Holbeins Totentanz (Danse Macabre)

The Miser (engraving)
3646501 The Miser (engraving) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Miser. From Holbeins Totentanz (Danse Macabre)

The Astrologer (engraving)
3646500 The Astrologer (engraving) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Astrologer. From Holbeins Totentanz (Danse Macabre)

The Noble Knight (engraving)
3646487 The Noble Knight (engraving) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Noble Knight. From Holbeins Totentanz (Danse Macabre)

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"The Dance of Death: A Haunting Depiction of Mortality Through Art" Throughout history, artists have sought to capture the essence of mortality in their works. One such representation is "The Dance of Death, " a theme that has been depicted in various forms and mediums over the centuries. In 1493, Michael Wolgemut created an intricate woodcut for the Liber chronicarum by Hartmann Schedel, showcasing skeletal figures engaged in a macabre dance. This early portrayal set the stage for future interpretations of this haunting motif. One notable rendition came from Hans Holbein the Younger's "Dance of Death" published in 1538. In his woodcut titled "Death and the Soldier, " we witness death's relentless pursuit even on the battlefield, reminding us that no one can escape its grasp. Moving beyond prints and engravings, frescoes also played a significant role in depicting this eerie dance. The Chapel of Our Lady of the Rocks in Beram, Istria boasts a stunning fresco dating back to 1475. Here, death takes center stage as partakers engage with it amidst vibrant colors and intricate details. Literature also embraced this captivating theme. In William Harrison Ainsworth's novel "Old St Pauls, " artist John Franklin brings forth scenes where death lurks around every corner during London's Great Plague era. Even renowned literary works like Goethe's "Faust" incorporated elements inspired by "The Dance of Death. " Gustave Doré captured Faust encountering death itself as he confronts his own mortality through vivid oil paintings. Hans Holbein returns once again with his masterpiece titled "The End of Mankind. " This chilling depiction showcases death standing triumphantly atop a sarcophagus containing both Pope and Emperor – symbolizing that all are equal before its inevitable arrival. However, not all portrayals were meant to evoke fear; some aimed to offer solace.