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Death comes to the Bishop, engraved by Georg Scharffenberg, from Der Todten Tanz
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Death comes to the Bishop, engraved by Georg Scharffenberg, from Der Todten Tanz
KW278035 Death comes to the Bishop, 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
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Cleric Clerical Robes Crosier Crozier Danse Macabre Grim Reaper Mitre Leading The Way Mortality Northern Renaissance
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This print titled "Death comes to the Bishop" transports us back to the medieval era, where mortality and the macabre were often depicted in art. Engraved by Georg Scharffenberg from Der Todten Tanz, published in Basel in 1843, this piece is a reproduction of an original woodcut by Hans Holbein the Younger. In this haunting image, we witness Death personified as a skeletal figure clad in clerical robes. The grim reaper stands tall and imposing, leading the way with his crosier while wearing an elderly bishop's mitre. This juxtaposition of life and death is both eerie and thought-provoking. The intricate details of this Northern Renaissance artwork are truly remarkable. From the delicate lines etched into the woodcut to the expressive features on Death's face, every element adds depth and emotion to the composition. The artist skillfully captures our attention with his masterful use of light and shadow. As we gaze upon this print, we are reminded of our own mortality and confronted with questions about life's transient nature. It serves as a powerful reminder that death spares no one – not even those who hold positions of power or authority within society. This print from Fine Art Finder allows us to appreciate Holbein's timeless masterpiece while contemplating themes such as mortality, danse macabre, and spirituality that have fascinated humanity for centuries.
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