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3117999 Battle of the Knights with the death by Baldung Grien, Hans (1484/5-1545); (add.info.: Battle of the Knights with the death. Three knights are ambushed in the forest by three Grim Reapers. Pen and ink drawing on brown-red paper heightened with white body color.
Hans Baldung Grien (1480-1545); Upper German School
Kampf der Ritter mit dem Tode
Kampf der Ritter mit dem Tode. Drei Ritter werden in der Waldschlucht von drei SensenmAannern Aoberfallen. Federzeichnung auf braun-rot grundiertem Papier mit weissen Deckfarben gehAoht.
Handzeichnungen alter Meister aus der Albertina und anderen Sammlungen. Herausgegeben von Joseph SchAonbrunner und Dr. Joseph Meder. Wien, Gerlach & Schenk. Verlag fAor Kunst und Kunstgewerbe.); ePurix Verlag Volker Christen; German, out of copyright
Media ID 23424942
© Purix Verlag Volker Christen / Bridgeman Images
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This print, titled "Battle of the Knights with the Death" by Hans Baldung Grien, takes us into a dark and mysterious world. The scene unfolds in a dense forest where three knights find themselves ambushed by three Grim Reapers. Rendered in pen and ink on brown-red paper, the drawing is heightened with white body color to add depth and intensity. The artist's skillful execution brings this macabre encounter to life. Each figure is intricately detailed, capturing the tension and fear that permeates the air. The knights' armor gleams against the somber backdrop while their expressions reveal their desperation as they face an inevitable fate. Grien's work explores themes of mortality and existential dread, inviting viewers to contemplate our own mortality. The clash between life and death is vividly portrayed through this dramatic confrontation between mortal men and personified death itself. "Battle of the Knights with the Death" is part of a collection featuring hand-drawn masterpieces from various renowned artists held at Albertina and other collections. This particular print showcases Grien's unique style within Upper German School artistry. As we gaze upon this haunting image, we are reminded of our own vulnerability in the face of mortality. It serves as a powerful reminder to cherish every moment we have while contemplating our place within the grand tapestry of existence.
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