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Skeleton of Death dragging away an Abbess
Skeleton of Death in wreath dragging away an Abbess with veil, rosary and crozier from her convent as a distraught nun watches. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Wenceslaus Hollar from The Dance of Death by Hans Holbein, Coxhead, London, 1816
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Abbess Bell Convent Crozier Habit Hans Holbein Hollar Hourglass Rosary Skeleton Veil Wenceslaus Wreath
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This haunting hand-colored copperplate engraving, created by Wenceslaus Hollar in 1816, is an image from Hans Holbein's iconic series, "The Dance of Death." In this particular scene, the personification of Death, depicted as a skeleton wearing a wreath, approaches an Abbess in her convent. The Abbess, dressed in her traditional habit with veil, clutches a rosary and crozier as she is forcibly led away from her sanctuary. A distraught nun, also in habit and veil, watches the scene unfold, her hands raised in despair. The hourglass and bell in the background serve as reminders of the transient nature of life and the certainty of Death's arrival. This poignant and thought-provoking image is a powerful reminder of the universality of Death and the inevitability of its grasp on all of humanity, regardless of station or status.
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