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DANCE OF DEATH, 1490. Death and the Pope / Death and the Emperor
DANCE OF DEATH, 1490.
Death and the Pope/Death and the Emperor. Woodcut from the Latin editon of The Dance of Death printed in Paris in 1490 by Guyot Marchand for the publisher Geoffroi de Marnef
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Media ID 13134229
1490 Allegory Armor Dance Of Death Death Emperor Grim Reaper Guyot Holy Roman Emperor Holy Roman Empire Leader Marchand Personification Plague Pope Skeleton Sword Victim Macabre
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Bring the haunting allure of historical art into your home with Media Storehouse's Canvas Prints. Our premium offering showcases the chilling "Dance of Death, 1490. Death and the Pope/Death and the Emperor" by 140_1653132 from Granger Art on Demand. This captivating woodcut print, originally published in Paris, depicts Death personified as a skeletal figure leading the Pope and Emperor to their inevitable end. Add an element of intrigue and mystery to any room with this timeless masterpiece, expertly printed on high-quality canvas for a vibrant, gallery-worthy finish.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print titled "DANCE OF DEATH, 1490. Death and the Pope / Death and the Emperor" takes us back to a significant moment in history. Created as a woodcut from the Latin edition of The Dance of Death printed in Paris in 1490 by Guyot Marchand for publisher Geoffroi de Marnef, this artwork is an allegorical representation of medieval times. The image showcases two powerful figures - the Pope and the Emperor - engaged in a haunting dance with death itself. As personifications of mortality, they are confronted by a grim reaper-like figure wielding a sword, symbolizing their inevitable fate. This macabre scene serves as a reminder that even those who hold immense power cannot escape death's embrace. The intricate details within this woodcut transport us to an era plagued by disease and uncertainty. The armor worn by these leaders signifies their authority while also highlighting their vulnerability against unseen forces such as plague. It is through this dance that we witness both fear and resignation on the faces of these men, realizing that no matter how high one may rise in life, death remains an equalizer. As we contemplate this Renaissance-era artwork today, it offers us insight into our own mortality and reminds us to cherish every moment we have on Earth. It stands as a testament to human fragility but also serves as a call for reflection on what truly matters amidst our transient existence.
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