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Fine Art Print : BLACK PLAGUE, 1493. Dance of death with plague victims. Woodcut from the Nuremberg Chronicle
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BLACK PLAGUE, 1493. Dance of death with plague victims. Woodcut from the Nuremberg Chronicle
BLACK PLAGUE, 1493.
Dance of death with plague victims. Woodcut from the Nuremberg Chronicle, 1493
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1493 Allegory Black Plague Dance Dance Of Death Dying Epidemic Hartman Hartmann Nuremberg Chronicle Personification Schedel Skeleton Victim
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time and explore the haunting beauty of history with our Fine Art Print of the Black Plague, 1493. Dance of Death from the Nuremberg Chronicle. This exquisite woodcut masterpiece, brought to you by Media Storehouse and Granger Art on Demand, captures the grim reality of the plague's devastating impact. The Dance of Death motif, a popular theme during the late Middle Ages, is depicted as skeletal figures leading plague victims to their graves. This powerful and poignant work of art is not only a fascinating glimpse into the past, but also a poignant reminder of the fragility of life. Add this captivating piece to your collection and bring a touch of history into your home or office.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 47.3cm x 40.6cm (18.6" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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.
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This haunting black and white woodcut print from the Nuremberg Chronicle captures the devastating impact of the Black Plague in 1493. Titled "Dance of Death with Plague Victims" it serves as a chilling reminder of one of history's deadliest epidemics. The artist, Hartmann Schedel, skillfully personifies death through skeletal figures engaged in a macabre dance alongside their dying victims. The woodcut is an allegory for the plague's indiscriminate nature, showing people from all walks of life succumbing to its grasp. From nobles to peasants, no one was spared from this merciless epidemic that swept across Europe during the late medieval period. The Renaissance-era artwork showcases Schedel's mastery in capturing both emotion and movement within his intricate engravings. Each figure conveys despair and resignation as they face their inevitable demise at the hands of death itself. Displayed against a stark background, this woodcut print evokes a sense of dread and foreboding. It serves as a historical artifact that not only documents the horrors endured by those affected by the Black Plague but also acts as a cautionary tale about pandemics throughout history. As we gaze upon this powerful image today, let us remember those who suffered during this dark chapter in human history and reflect on our own resilience in times of crisis.
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