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Framed Print : Death as a cupbearer presents the King with his last drink
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Death as a cupbearer presents the King with his last drink
Death as a cupbearer presents the King with his last drink.. Handcolored engraving by Chretien de Mechel from Hans Holbein's The Triumph of Death, based on original drawings by Peter Paul Rubens, 1860
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Canopy Chretien Cupbearer Fleurs Francis Hans Holbein Mechel Peter Rubens Skeleton Triumph
18"x14" Modern Frame
Experience the intriguing interplay of life and death with our exquisite framed print from Media Storehouse, featuring the haunting image of "Death as a cupbearer presents the King with his last drink" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This handcolored engraving by Chretien de Mechel, inspired by original drawings by Peter Paul Rubens, captures the poignant moment of the Grim Reaper offering the monarch his final beverage, symbolizing the inescapable passage of time. Bring this thought-provoking work of art into your home and contemplate the transience of life. Available in various frames to complement any decor.
16x12 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 45.7cm (14" x 18")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This hauntingly beautiful hand-colored engraving depicts a chilling scene from Hans Holbein's "The Triumph of Death" - Death as a cupbearer presenting the King with his last drink. The King, seated at a grand table under an ornate canopy adorned with fleurs-de-lis, is unaware of the skeleton figure standing before him, offering what will be his final sip.
The intricate details in this print by Chretien de Mechel based on original drawings by Peter Paul Rubens are truly mesmerizing. The contrast between the regal setting and the grim presence of Death creates a sense of unease and inevitability.
As the cupbearer Francis extends the goblet towards the King, one can almost feel the tension in the air. Will he accept his fate gracefully or resist until his very last breath? The historical significance of this image adds another layer of depth to its portrayal of mortality and power.
This print serves as a reminder that no matter how mighty or revered one may be, Death comes for us all in the end. It is a sobering reflection on our own mortality and legacy, captured beautifully through artistry and symbolism.
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