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The skeleton of Death with his dart comes for a schoolmaster as he teaches astronomy to a class of children who flee in terror. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Thomas Rowlandson from The English Dance of Death, Ackermann, London, 1816
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The skeleton of Death with his dart comes for a schoolmaster as he teaches astronomy to a class of children who flee in terror. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Thomas Rowlandson from The English Dance of Death, Ackermann, London, 1816
FLO4690147 The skeleton of Death with his dart comes for a schoolmaster as he teaches astronomy to a class of children who flee in terror. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Thomas Rowlandson from The English Dance of Death, Ackermann, London, 1816. by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info.: The skeleton of Death with his dart comes for a schoolmaster as he teaches astronomy to a class of children who flee in terror. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Thomas Rowlandson from The English Dance of Death, Ackermann, London, 1816.); © Florilegius
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This handcoloured copperplate print by Thomas Rowlandson, titled "The skeleton of Death with his dart comes for a schoolmaster as he teaches astronomy to a class of children who flee in terror" is an intriguing depiction from the 19th century. The scene showcases a schoolmaster passionately teaching astronomy to his young students, their faces filled with wonder and curiosity. However, their innocent pursuit of knowledge is abruptly interrupted by the chilling arrival of Death himself. With his skeletal figure and menacing dart, Death instills fear and panic among the children, causing them to scatter in terror. This powerful image serves as a reminder of life's fragility and the inevitability of mortality. It symbolizes how even in moments of enlightenment and education, death can loom over us all. Rowlandson's skillful use of caricature adds depth to this macabre scene while also highlighting societal anxieties surrounding mortality during that era. The celestial globe on display further emphasizes the contrast between earthly knowledge and cosmic uncertainty. "The Skeleton of Death" stands as a testament to Rowlandson's artistic prowess in capturing both humor and darkness within one composition. It invites viewers to reflect on their own mortality while appreciating the beauty found within art that explores such profound themes.
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