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The pilgrim handed a letter by the skeleton of Death. 1827 (engraving)
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The pilgrim handed a letter by the skeleton of Death. 1827 (engraving)
7232991 The pilgrim handed a letter by the skeleton of Death.1827 (engraving) by Dagley, Richard (c.1761-1841); Private Collection; (add.info.: The pilgrim handed a letter by the skeleton of death in hat and cassock with staff. The pilgrim sits at a table with a lute and her foot on a footstool. Illustration drawn and engraved on steel by Richard Dagley from his own Deaths Doings, Consisting of Numerous Original Compositions in Verse and Prose, J. Andrews, London, 1827. Dagley (1761-1841) was an English painter, illustrator and engraver.); © Florilegius
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This engraving, titled "The pilgrim handed a letter by the skeleton of Death" transports us to a world of allegory and symbolism. Created in 1827 by Richard Dagley, an English painter, illustrator, and engraver, this artwork is part of his collection called "Deaths Doings". In the image, we see a pilgrim sitting at a table with a lute nearby and her foot resting on a footstool. She is approached by the haunting figure of Death, depicted as a skeleton wearing a hat and cassock while holding a staff. With an outstretched hand, Death presents the pilgrim with an ominous letter. The composition exudes mystery and intrigue as it explores themes of mortality and communication. The contrast between life (represented by the vibrant presence of the pilgrim) and death (personified through the skeletal figure) creates tension within the scene. Dagley's meticulous attention to detail shines through in this steel engraving. Each line etched into metal brings depth to every element portrayed - from intricate patterns on clothing to delicate facial expressions. "The pilgrim handed a letter by the skeleton of Death" invites viewers to contemplate their own mortality while pondering how communication can bridge gaps between worlds both seen and unseen. It serves as an enduring reminder that even amidst life's journey, death remains an ever-present companion waiting patiently for its turn to deliver its message.
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