Premium Framed Print : Death and the Physician, from The Dance of Death, engraved by Hans Lutzelburger, c
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Death and the Physician, from The Dance of Death, engraved by Hans Lutzelburger, c
XJF143249 Death and the Physician, from The Dance of Death, engraved by Hans Lutzelburger, c.1538 (woodcut) (b/w photo) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543) (after); Private Collection; German, out of copyright
Media ID 12725141
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Danse Macabre Patient Sick Surgery Mortality
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this intriguing photo print, we are transported back to the 16th century as we witness a haunting scene titled "Death and the Physician". Engraved by Hans Lutzelburger in approximately 1538, this woodcut captures an eerie moment from "The Dance of Death" series originally created by Holbein the Younger. Within the frame, we find ourselves inside a dimly lit room where a physician attends to his patient. However, what makes this image truly captivating is the presence of death itself. A skeletal figure stands beside the doctor, reminding us of our own mortality even in moments of vulnerability and healing. The composition exudes an atmosphere filled with tension and uncertainty. The sickly patient lies on a bed while their loyal dog watches over them attentively. The doctor's face reveals both determination and concern as he attempts to diagnose or treat his suffering charge. This artwork belongs to the danse macabre genre - a visual representation that emphasizes death's inevitable role in every aspect of life. Through its intricate details and masterful engraving technique, it serves as a powerful reminder that no one can escape death's grasp. As we gaze upon this thought-provoking print, we are invited to reflect on our own mortality while appreciating the delicate balance between life and death that exists within every human interaction – especially those involving illness or medical care.
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