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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
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Standard Size Mouse Pad 7.75" x 9..25". High density Neoprene w linen surface. Easy to clean, stain resistant finish. Rounded corners.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.7cm x 23.7cm (7.4" x 9.3")
Estimated Product Size is 20.2cm x 23.7cm (8" x 9.3")
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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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