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Death enters a cottage and carries off
Death enters a cottage and carries off the family's youngest Child.. 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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Chretien Cottager Hans Holbein Meal Mechel Peter Rubens Skeleton Triumph
20x30 inch Poster Print
Bring the haunting beauty of history into your home with Media Storehouse's Poster Prints. This evocative image, "Death enters a cottage and carries off the family's youngest child," is a handcolored engraving by Chretien de Mechel, taken from Hans Holbein's The Triumph of Death. With its intricate details and rich colors, this Rights Managed print from Mary Evans Prints Online is a captivating addition to any room. Embrace the power of art to evoke emotion and spark conversation. Order now and let this timeless masterpiece tell its story in your space.
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 51.4cm x 76.8cm (20.2" x 30.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This haunting image captures the moment when Death enters a humble cottage, shrouded in darkness and carrying off the family's youngest child. The scene is rendered in exquisite detail through a handcolored engraving by Chretien de Mechel, based on original drawings by Peter Paul Rubens for Hans Holbein's The Triumph of Death.
The skeletal figure of Death looms ominously over the grieving mother and her other children, who are frozen in fear at the sight of their beloved sibling being taken away. The sense of loss and despair is palpable as the family's meal sits untouched on the table, a stark reminder of the suddenness and finality of death.
Through this powerful composition, we are reminded of our own mortality and the fragility of life. The historical significance of this artwork lies not only in its depiction of a universal theme but also in its connection to renowned artists such as Rubens and Holbein.
As we gaze upon this poignant scene, we are confronted with our own fears and anxieties about what lies beyond this earthly realm. It serves as a timeless reminder to cherish our loved ones while we can, for Death spares no one in its relentless march through history.
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