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The Bride, the Daughter of Joy and their dead Selves, 1486 (1964)
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The Bride, the Daughter of Joy and their dead Selves, 1486 (1964)
The Bride, the Daughter of Joy and their dead Selves, 1486 (1964). From Antoine Verards edition of Danse Macabre (Dance of Death), Paris, 1485. Danse Macabre was a late medieval allegory on the universality of death. A print from A History of Wood Engraving, by Douglas Percy Bliss, Spring Books, London, 1964
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Antoine Bliss Bride Corpse Dead Douglas Percy Douglas Percy Bliss Macabre Verard Antoine Verard Wood Engraving
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This print, titled "The Bride, the Daughter of Joy and their dead Selves, 1486 (1964)", takes us back to the enchanting world of medieval France. The image is a reproduction from Antoine Verard's edition of Danse Macabre (Dance of Death), published in Paris in 1485. This late medieval allegory on the universality of death serves as a haunting reminder that mortality spares no one. In this macabre scene, we see a solemn bride standing alongside her daughter. Both women are surrounded by their deceased selves, symbolizing the inevitable fate that awaits them all. The monochrome wood engraving technique used adds an eerie atmosphere to the composition. The print transports us to a time when concepts like life and death were deeply intertwined with religious beliefs and societal norms. It offers us a glimpse into the intricate artistry prevalent during the fifteenth century. "The Bride, the Daughter of Joy and their dead Selves" is not just an artistic masterpiece; it also serves as a historical document capturing an important period in French history. Through this print, we can appreciate both its aesthetic beauty and its significance within the context of medieval culture. As we contemplate this thought-provoking image from our modern perspective, it reminds us that despite our advancements over centuries, death remains an undeniable part of our shared human experience.
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