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XJF173281 Doctor Death, from a Book of Hours, illustration from Science and Literature in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, written and engraved by Paul Lacroix, 1878 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: original book of hours in Library of Ambroise Firmin-Didot, Paris; ); French, out of copyright

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This haunting print captures the eerie illustration of "Doctor Death" from a Book of Hours, dating back to the 16th century. Created by an anonymous French artist, this engraving showcases the macabre depiction of a grim figure cloaked in darkness. The sinister Doctor Death is portrayed as a skeleton draped in a cloak, standing near an ominous tomb. His skeletal hands hold various tools that hint at his role as both healer and harbinger of demise. The intricate details on this print highlight the artist's skill in capturing every bone-chilling aspect of this character. Despite its age, this image still manages to evoke feelings of unease and fascination. It serves as a reminder of humanity's complex relationship with mortality throughout history. The ugliness and grotesqueness depicted here reflect society's fear and curiosity surrounding death during the Renaissance period. Originally part of Ambroise Firmin-Didot's personal library collection in Paris, this rare book illuminates not only the artistic mastery but also provides insight into how science and literature intertwined during medieval times. Preserved within private collections today, this print continues to captivate viewers with its dark allure. Its timeless appeal speaks volumes about our enduring fascination with life's most enigmatic mystery - death itself.

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