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Exploring the theme of mortality, this work features a series of striking illustrations by Hans Holbein that depict the Dance of Death, a medieval allegory illustrating the universality of death. Each image presents various figures from different social classes, emphasizing that death comes for everyone, regardless of status. Holbein's intricate artistry and poignant commentary reflect the societal attitudes of his time, making this a powerful and thought-provoking piece on the inevitability of death and the human condition.
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The Dance of Death, Hans Holbein der Jüngere
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- Released
- 2018
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- Title
- The Dance of Death
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Hans Holbein der Jüngere
- Publisher
- Outlook Verlag
- Released
- 2018
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 72
- ISBN13
- 9783734027567
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Exploring the theme of mortality, this work features a series of striking illustrations by Hans Holbein that depict the Dance of Death, a medieval allegory illustrating the universality of death. Each image presents various figures from different social classes, emphasizing that death comes for everyone, regardless of status. Holbein's intricate artistry and poignant commentary reflect the societal attitudes of his time, making this a powerful and thought-provoking piece on the inevitability of death and the human condition.