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The Dance of Death from the Marienkirche in Luebeck (colour engraving)

The Dance of Death from the Marienkirche in Luebeck (colour engraving)


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The Dance of Death from the Marienkirche in Luebeck (colour engraving)

CHT307816 The Dance of Death from the Marienkirche in Luebeck (colour engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Der Totentanz was a celebrated fresco destroyed in the 2nd World War; depiction of Death with 24 humans from all classes of society; Danse Macabre; ); eArchives Charmet; German, out of copyright

Media ID 23179598

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Bishop Burgermeister Businessman Cardinal Carthusian Monk Chaplain Civil Servant Cradle Duke Kaiser Kaiserin Lesson Lubeck Mayor Memento Mori Nobleman Reminder Usurer Young Man Empress Kaufmann Mortality Ritter Teaching Young Woman


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The Dance of Death from the Marienkirche in Luebeck

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is a captivating and thought-provoking colour engraving that takes us back to the 19th century. This print, now part of a private collection, showcases the renowned fresco "Der Totentanz" which tragically fell victim to World War II. In this mesmerizing depiction, Death himself stands at the center, surrounded by 24 individuals from all walks of life. From cradle to grave, no one is spared as they join in an eerie dance with their inevitable fate. The figures include a farmer, cardinal, chaplain, empress, mayor, bishop, pope and emperor among others. Each character serves as a reminder of human frailty and mortality. The engraving presents a powerful memento mori - a visual representation urging viewers to reflect on their own lives and remember that death comes for everyone regardless of status or wealth. The artist skillfully captures various scenes portraying different professions such as doctors attending to patients or knights engaging in battle. Each vignette acts as both teaching tool and cautionary tale about our transient existence. While we mourn the loss of the original fresco destroyed during wartime chaos, this exquisite print allows us to appreciate its beauty once more. It serves as an enduring testament to the timeless fascination humans have had with death throughout history – reminding us all that life's dance must eventually come to an end.

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