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The skeleton of Death frees a prisoner from debtors gaol in front of his distraught family. 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 frees a prisoner from debtors gaol in front of his distraught family. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Thomas Rowlandson from The English Dance of Death, Ackermann, London, 1816
FLO4690398 The skeleton of Death frees a prisoner from debtors gaol in front of his distraught family. 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 frees a prisoner from debtors gaol in front of his distraught family. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Thomas Rowlandson from The English Dance of Death, Ackermann, London, 1816.); © Florilegius
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In this handcoloured copperplate print by Thomas Rowlandson, we are transported to a scene of great emotional turmoil. The skeleton of Death stands tall and imposing, his bony fingers unlocking the door of a debtors gaol. In front of him, a distraught family watches in disbelief as their loved one is freed from the clutches of imprisonment. The image serves as an allegory for the harsh realities faced by many during this period in England's history. Debt was rampant, and those unable to pay were often confined to debtor's prisons, separated from their families and stripped of their freedom. Here, Death appears almost merciful as he releases the prisoner from his financial burdens. Rowlandson's skillful engraving brings life to each character in the scene. The expressions on the faces of both the family and Death himself convey a range of emotions - despair, hopelessness, fear - creating a poignant tableau that resonates with viewers even today. This macabre dance between life and death serves as a reminder that no one is exempt from hardship or misfortune. It speaks to the universal human experience and forces us to confront our own mortality. As we gaze upon this historic artwork, we are reminded not only of England's past but also how art has always been able to capture profound moments in time with such depth and emotion.
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