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DANCE OF DEATH, 1490. Death and the Pope / Death and the Emperor
DANCE OF DEATH, 1490.
Death and the Pope/Death and the Emperor. Woodcut from the Latin editon of The Dance of Death printed in Paris in 1490 by Guyot Marchand for the publisher Geoffroi de Marnef
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Media ID 12410990
1490 Allegory Armor Dance Of Death Death Emperor Grim Reaper Guyot Holy Roman Emperor Leader Marchand Personification Pope Robe Skeleton Sword Victim Macabre
18x24 inch Poster Print
Experience the haunting allure of history with our Media Storehouse Poster Prints featuring the iconic "Dance of Death, 1490. Death and the Pope/Death and the Emperor" image from Granger Art on Demand. This captivating woodcut, originally printed in Paris for publisher Geoffroi de Marnef, showcases the intricate detail and timeless symbolism of the Danse Macabre series. Bring the eerie beauty of this 15th-century masterpiece into your home or office, and ponder the universal themes of mortality and the passing of time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This woodcut print titled "DANCE OF DEATH, 1490. Death and the Pope / Death and the Emperor" takes us back to a time of medieval macabre symbolism. Created in 1490 by Guyot Marchand for publisher Geoffroi de Marnef, this artwork is an allegorical representation of mortality and power. In this haunting scene, we witness Death personified as a skeletal figure clad in a flowing robe. The Grim Reaper dances with both the Pope and the Holy Roman Emperor, reminding us that death spares no one regardless of their status or authority. The dance serves as a powerful reminder that all men are equal before death's inevitable embrace. The attention to detail in this woodcut is remarkable; from the intricate armor worn by the emperor to the papal robes adorned by the pope, every element adds depth to this chilling composition. A sword held firmly by Death symbolizes its role as an impartial executioner. As we gaze upon this historical masterpiece, we are transported back to late Renaissance France when such morbid imagery was popularized. It serves as a poignant reminder of our own mortality while also questioning societal hierarchies and power structures. This print captures not only an important moment in art history but also invites contemplation on life's transience and our shared destiny with death itself.
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