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Poster Print : The Curse: Adam is digging in the ground, assisted by Death
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The Curse: Adam is digging in the ground, assisted by Death
The Curse: Adam is digging in the ground, assisted by Death.. 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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Adam Chretien Curse Digging Distaff Hans Holbein Mechel Peter Rubens Skeleton Suckling Triumph
18x24 inch Poster Print
Bring the haunting beauty of history into your home with our Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints. This captivating piece, "The Curse: Adam is digging in the ground, assisted by Death," showcases the intricate detail of a handcolored engraving by Chretien de Mechel from Hans Holbein's The Triumph of Death. Death, personified as a skeletal figure, assists Adam in his labor, symbolizing the inevitability of mortality. This exquisite print, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, is a mesmerizing addition to any room, igniting conversations and adding depth to your decor. Order now and let the timeless storytelling of this masterpiece enchant you every day.
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 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
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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In this haunting image from Hans Holbein's "The Triumph of Death," we see Adam, the biblical figure, digging in the ground with a look of despair on his face. He is assisted by Death itself, a skeleton draped in a cloak and holding a scythe. The scene is both eerie and poignant, capturing the inevitability of mortality and the toil of human existence.
Adam's companion Eve can be seen in the background, suckling a baby while holding onto a distaff. The fall from grace is palpable in this depiction, as humanity grapples with its own mortality and sinfulness.
This handcolored engraving by Chretien de Mechel brings to life Holbein's original drawings with vivid colors that enhance the drama of the scene. The collaboration between Mechel and Holbein showcases their talent for capturing historical moments with depth and emotion.
As we gaze upon this print, we are reminded of our own mortality and the fleeting nature of life. It serves as a powerful reminder to cherish each moment we have on this earth before Death comes knocking at our door.
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