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Study for the child in the Dance of Death, 1913. Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger
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Study for the child in the Dance of Death, 1913. Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger
Study for the child in the Dance of Death, 1913. A print from The Art of the Great Masters, by Frederic Lees, Sampson Low, Marston and Co, London, 1913
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Great Masters Hans Hans Holbein Hans Holbein The Younger Heating Holbein Holbein The Younger Panorama Peasant Peasants Sepia Skeleton
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This print showcases a study for the child in the Dance of Death, created by the renowned artist Hans Holbein the Younger in 1913. The image is part of The Art of the Great Masters, a collection curated by Frederic Lees and published by Sampson Low, Marston and Co in London. Holbein's artwork transports us to the 16th century Renaissance period, where he masterfully captures the concept of death through his depiction of a dance. In this particular study, we see a young child amidst a panorama filled with poverty-stricken peasants. The sepia tones add an air of nostalgia as we observe their plight. The skeletal figure representing death looms over them all, reminding us that mortality spares no one. Despite their dire circumstances, there is an undeniable sense of resilience within these people as they continue to dance despite their hardships. Through this sketch-like composition, Holbein skillfully conveys both vulnerability and strength within his subjects. Their faces tell stories of struggle and survival while also reflecting innocence and hope. As we gaze upon this print from The Art of Great Masters collection, we are reminded not only of Holbein's artistic genius but also our own mortality. It serves as a poignant reminder to cherish each moment and find beauty even in life's most challenging circumstances
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