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Poster Print : Death comes for the Preacher, engraved by Georg Scharffenberg, from Der Todten Tanz
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Death comes for the Preacher, engraved by Georg Scharffenberg, from Der Todten Tanz
KW278023 Death comes for the Preacher, engraved by Georg Scharffenberg, from Der Todten Tanz, published Basel, 1843 (litho) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dance of Death; Totentanz; ); Ken Welsh; German, out of copyright
Media ID 12786363
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Congregation Danse Macabre Grim Reaper Preaching Pulpit Vicar Dying Mortality Northern Renaissance
18x24 inch Poster Print
Introduce a touch of the ethereal into your space with our Media Storehouse Poster Prints featuring 'Death comes for the Preacher.' This hauntingly beautiful engraving, created by Georg Scharffenberg from Der Todten Tanz, published by Holbein the Younger in Basel in 1843, is a timeless masterpiece that captures the transient nature of life. The intricate details of Death's skeletal figure as he reaches out to claim the preacher, juxtaposed against the vibrant colors and dynamic energy of the scene, make for an arresting visual. Bring this exquisite work of art into your home or office to inspire reflection, provoke thought, and add a layer of depth to your surroundings.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Death Comes for the Preacher: A Haunting Depiction of Mortality in a Medieval Church". This photo print, titled "Death comes for the Preacher" transports us back to the Northern Renaissance era, specifically Basel in 1843. Engraved by Georg Scharffenberg and inspired by Hans Holbein the Younger's iconic woodcut from Der Todten Tanz, this image captures a pivotal moment during a danse macabre. Within the solemn interior of a medieval church, we witness an eerie encounter between life and death. The skeletal figure of Death himself looms over the pulpit as he interrupts the preacher mid-sermon. The congregation, consisting of both male and female figures, gazes upon this chilling spectacle with expressions ranging from shock to resignation. The symbolism is profound; it serves as a reminder that death spares no one – not even those dedicated to preaching divine truths. As Death extends his bony hand towards the vicar, we are confronted with our own mortality and forced to contemplate life's transience. The intricate details of this lithograph highlight its historical significance within German art history. It showcases elements typical of Northern Renaissance aesthetics while also embodying themes prevalent during that period – mortality being chief among them. As we gaze at this powerful image captured by Ken Welsh and made available through Fine Art Finder, let us reflect on our own existence and appreciate every precious moment granted to us before Death inevitably comes knocking at our door.
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