Mortes Collection

Aigues-mortes, France - Medieval ramparts Date: circa 1850s

Events / War / Crusades
LOUIS IX EMBARKS FOR THE CRUSADES at Aigues Mortes, sailing first to Cyprus

Death comes for Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, woodcut by Georg Scharffenberg
3501399 Death comes for Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, woodcut by Georg Scharffenberg, from Der Todten Tanz or The Dance of Death pub

The Lantern of the Dead monument in Sarlat France

Window depicting Saint Louis departing from Aigues Mortes for the Holy Land
1278074 Window depicting Saint Louis departing from Aigues Mortes for the Holy Land (stained glass) by French School, (16th century); Sainte-Chapelle, Champigny-sur-Veude

Window depicting Saint Louis departing from Aigues Mortes for the Holy Land
1278076 Window depicting Saint Louis departing from Aigues Mortes for the Holy Land (stained glass) by French School, (16th century); Sainte-Chapelle, Champigny-sur-Veude

Death And The Devil Come For The Card Player Woodcut By Georg Scharffenberg After Hans Holbein The Younger From Der Todten Tanz Or The Dance Of Death Published Basel 1843

Death Comes For The Farmer Or Husbandman Woodcut By Georg Scharffenberg After Hans Holbein The Younger From Der Todten Tanz Or The Dance Of Death Published Basel 1843

Death Comes For The Drunkard Woodcut By Georg Scharffenberg After Hans Holbein The Younger From Der Todten Tanz Or The Dance Of Death Published Basel 1843

Death Comes For The Child After Hans Holbein The Younger From Der Todten Tanz Or The Dance Of Death Published Basel 1843

Death Comes For The Painter From Der Todten Tanz Or The Dance Of Death Published Basel 1843

Death Comes For The Unbelieving Woman From Der Todten Tanz Or The Dance Of Death Published Basel 1843

Death Comes For The Unbelieving Husband From Der Todten Tanz Or The Dance Of Death Published Basel 1843

Death Comes For Adam And Eve In The Garden Of Eden Woodcut By Georg Scharffenberg From Der Todten Tanz Or The Dance Of Death Published Basel 1843

Death Comes For The Robber After Hans Holbein The Younger From Der Todten Tanz Or The Dance Of Death Published Basel 1843

Adam And Eve In The Garden Of Eden From Der Todten Tanz Or The Dance Of Death Published Basel 1843

Death Comes For The Cook From Der Todten Tanz Or The Dance Of Death Published Basel 1843

Death Comes To The Jew From Der Todten Tanz Or The Dance Of Death Published Basel 1843

Death Comes To The Pedlar Woodcut By Georg Scharffenberg After Hans Holbein The Younger From Der Todten Tanz Or The Dance Of Death Published Basel 1843

Death Comes To The Duchess Woodcut By Georg Scharffenberg From Der Todten Tanz Or The Dance Of Death Published Basel 1843

Death Comes To The Abbess From Der Todten Tanz Or The Dance Of Death Published Basel 1843

Death Comes To The Soldier Woodcut By Georg Scharffenberg After Hans Holbein The Younger From Der Todten Tanz Or The Dance Of Death Published Basel 1843

Death Comes For The Empress After Hans Holbein The Younger From Der Todten Tanz Or The Dance Of Death Published Basel 1843

Death Comes To The Old Man Or The Hermit Woodcut After Hans Holbein The Younger From Der Todten Tanz Or The Dance Of Death Published Basel 1843

Death Comes For The Pope From Der Todten Tanz Or The Dance Of Death Published Basel 1843

Death Comes For The Preacher Woodcut By Georg Scharffenberg After Hans Holbein The Younger From Der Todten Tanz Or The Dance Of Death Published Basel 1843

Death Comes To The Miser Or Usurer Woodcut By Georg Scharffenberg After Hans Holbein The Younger From Der Todten Tanz Or The Dance Of Death Published Basel 1843

Death Comes To The Musician From Der Todten Tanz Or The Dance Of Death Published Basel 1843

Death Comes To The Knight Or Count Woodcut After Hans Holbein The Younger From Der Todten Tanz Or The Dance Of Death Published Basel 1843

Death Comes To The Bishop Woodcut By Georg Scharffenberg After Hans Holbein The Younger From Der Todten Tanz Or The Dance Of Death Published Basel 1843

Death Comes To The Doctor Woodcut By Georg Scharffenberg After Hans Holbein The Younger From Der Todten Tanz Or The Dance Of Death Published Basel 1843

Death Comes To The Merchant Woodcut By Georg Scharffenberg After Hans Holbein The Younger From Der Todten Tanz Or The Dance Of Death Published Basel 1843

Death Comes For The Queen Woodcut By Georg Scharffenberg After Hans Holbein The Younger From Der Todten Tanz Or The Dance Of Death Published Basel 1843

Death Comes For The King From Der Todten Tanz Or The Dance Of Death Published Basel 1843

Death Comes For The Emperor Woodcut By Georg Scharffenberg After Hans Holbein The Younger From Der Todten Tanz Or The Dance Of Death Published Basel 1843

The Last Judgement Loosely Based On Hans Holbein The Younger From Der Todten Tanz Or The Dance Of Death Published Basel 1843

Death Comes To The Cardinal From Der Todten Tanz Or The Dance Of Death Published Basel 1843

Costume design by Louis Curti for Une Vision d Automne - Les Feuilles Mortes, 1920s or 30s. For an unknown Paris music hall or London show production. Date: 1920s

Fa lix-Hilaire Buhot, Les Esprits des Villes Mortes (Spirits from the Cities of the Dead)
Fa© lix-Hilaire Buhot, Les Esprits des Villes Mortes (Spirits from the Cities of the Dead), French, 1847-1898, 1885, etching, roulette, drypoint, lift ground, aquatint

Italian Salt Workers
French attack Italian salt workers at Aigues-Mortes

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Discover the haunting beauty of Aigues-mortes, France, as you wander through its medieval ramparts. These ancient walls hold stories of events and wars that have shaped this historic town. Imagine the echoes of crusaders departing from here for the Holy Land, their hopes and fears captured in a window depicting Saint Louis' departure. In Sarlat, France, stands The Lantern of the Dead monument. Its solemn presence reminds us of our mortality and serves as a symbol of remembrance for those who have passed on. Step into another era with costume designs by Louis Curti. His intricate creations transport us to a time when death was an ever-present companion. Georg Scharffenberg's woodcuts from "Der Todten Tanz" or "The Dance of Death" published in Basel 1843 depict death's relentless pursuit across various walks of life. From card players to farmers, drunkards to children, painters to unbelieving women - no one is spared from death's grasp. These artworks serve as poignant reminders that life is fleeting and that we must cherish every moment we have. They invite contemplation on mortality and remind us to live fully while we can. As you explore these historical landmarks and contemplate these artistic representations, may you find solace in embracing life's impermanence and cherishing each precious day.