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The skeleton of Death with the author and artist, 18th century. 1803 (engraving)
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The skeleton of Death with the author and artist, 18th century. 1803 (engraving)
7233716 The skeleton of Death with the author and artist, 18th century. 1803 (engraving) by Schellenberg, Johann Rudolf (1740-1806); (add.info.: The skeleton of Death, Freund Hans, embracing the author Musaus and the artist Schellenberg. They stand in a library and shake hands while holding a print of the Grim Reaper, a skeleton with scythe. The room has a bookcase, writing desk, quill pen and anatomy figure. Decision. Beschluss. Copperplate engraving by Johan Georg Mansfeld after an original by Johann Rudolf Schellenberg from Johan Kark Musauss Freund Heins Erscheinungen in Holbeins Manier, (Apparitions of Death in the manner of Holbein) Mannheim, 1803.)
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The Skeleton of Death with the Author and Artist, 18th Century
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. In this engraving from 1803, we are transported to a scene that blurs the lines between life and death. The skeleton of Death himself, known as Freund Hans, stands in a library alongside the author Musaus and the artist Schellenberg. They shake hands while holding a print of the Grim Reaper, symbolizing their intimate connection with mortality. The room is adorned with elements that speak to both creativity and knowledge. A bookcase filled with literary treasures stands tall behind them, while a writing desk adorned with a quill pen invites us to imagine the creation of great works within these walls. An anatomy figure serves as a reminder of our physical existence and its inevitable end. This allegorical representation speaks volumes about society's relationship with death during the 18th century. It reminds us that death is an ever-present companion throughout our lives, urging us to make decisions and live purposefully. The black-and-white aesthetic adds depth to this symbolic artwork, emphasizing its timeless nature. Through this engraving by Johann Rudolf Schellenberg, we are invited into a world where artistry meets mortality in an exploration of human existence.
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