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DANCE OF DEATH, 1538. Death and the Ploughman
DANCE OF DEATH, 1538.
Death and the Ploughman. Woodcut, French, 1547, after Hans Holbein the Younger from his Dance of Death, published in 1538
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Media ID 13132997
1538 1547 Agriculture Allegory Dance Of Death Death Farm Farmer Farming Field Grim Reaper Hans Holbein Peasant Personification Plague Plow Plowing Rural Skeleton Victim Younger
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Experience the haunting allure of history with our Media Storehouse Poster Prints featuring "Dance of Death, 1538. Death and the Ploughman" by 140_1639758 from Granger Art on Demand. This captivating woodcut, originally created in France in 1547, is an enchanting reproduction of Hans Holbein the Younger's iconic "Dance of Death" series from 1538. Each print showcases intricate details, transporting you back to the intriguing era of the Dance of Death. Bring a piece of history into your home or office and start a conversation with this mesmerizing artwork.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
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 Image Size (if not cropped) is 42cm x 55cm (16.5" x 21.7")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In this woodcut print titled "DANCE OF DEATH, 1538. Death and the Ploughman" we are transported back to the Renaissance era, where art served as a powerful medium for conveying profound messages. Created in 1547 by an anonymous French artist after Hans Holbein the Younger's original work from 1538, this piece is rich in symbolism and allegory. The image depicts a haunting scene set against an idyllic rural backdrop. A skeletal figure personifying Death stands alongside a plowman in a field, surrounded by lush farmland. The farmer represents hardworking peasants of medieval times who relied on agriculture for their livelihoods. Through this macabre dance between life and death, the artist reminds us of our mortality and the inevitable cycle of life. Death appears indifferent yet omnipresent, reminding us that no one can escape its grasp - not even those toiling away at their daily tasks. This woodcut serves as a poignant reminder of the harsh realities faced by people during that period: plague outbreaks were rampant, claiming countless lives while leaving survivors with little choice but to carry on with their laborious work. With its intricate details and masterful craftsmanship, "DANCE OF DEATH" invites viewers to reflect upon the fragility of existence and appreciate both life's beauty and fleeting nature. It is a testament to how art can transcend time and continue to provoke contemplation centuries later.
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