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Death Rides to Town, plate 2 from Another Dance of Death
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Death Rides to Town, plate 2 from Another Dance of Death
AFC198095 Death Rides to Town, plate 2 from Another Dance of Death published by Georg Wigand in Leipzig, 1849 (woodcut) by Rethel, Alfred (1816-59); Private Collection; (add.info.: Auch ein Todtentanz aus dem Jahre; death as leader and only winner of the bloody repression; ); German, out of copyright
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Balance Danse Macabre Faux Fleeing Gallows Petrarch Revolution Of 1848 Scales Scythe Skeleton Squelette Totentanz Triumph Victorious Vulture
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Death Rides to Town, plate 2 from Another Dance of Death captures the haunting essence of Alfred Rethel's woodcut masterpiece. Published in Leipzig in 1849, this print is a chilling depiction of death as the leader and sole victor amidst a backdrop of revolution and chaos. The image portrays death on horseback, triumphantly riding into town with a scythe held high. The skeletal figure is accompanied by a vulture perched on his shoulder, symbolizing impending doom. Fleeing figures can be seen in the distance, their faces filled with fear as they try to escape death's grasp. In this macabre scene, death stands atop a cityscape balanced precariously on scales, representing the delicate balance between life and mortality. The gallows looming in the background serve as a stark reminder of the consequences that await those who challenge authority. Rethel's intricate details bring this danse macabre to life – every line etched with precision and emotion. Inspired by Petrarch's poem 'Triumphus Mortis, ' this woodcut reflects both historical events and timeless themes of mortality. This print from Bridgeman Images transports viewers back to an era marked by political unrest and societal upheaval. It serves as a powerful reminder that even in times of triumph or turmoil, death remains an ever-present force.
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