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Danse Macabre, illustration from Liber Chronicarum
CHT207872 Danse Macabre, illustration from Liber Chronicarum by Hartmann Schedel (1440-1514) Nuremberg, published 1493 (woodcut) (b/w photo) by Wolgemuth, Michael (1434-1519) & Pleydenwurff, W. (d.1494); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; German, out of copyright
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Blowing Dance Of Death Entrails Flute Holding Hands Internal Organs Nurnberg Oboe Shroud Skeleton Skeletons Northern Renaissance
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This print showcases the hauntingly beautiful "Danse Macabre" illustration from Liber Chronicarum. Created by Hartmann Schedel in Nuremberg, Germany, and published in 1493, this woodcut engraving is a true masterpiece of the Northern Renaissance era. The scene depicts a mesmerizing dance of death, where skeletons gracefully twirl alongside musicians. The female figure stands at the center, her entrails exposed but seemingly unbothered as she dances with an oboe player. Their skeletal counterparts join them on this macabre dance floor, holding hands and swaying to the eerie melody. Intricately detailed and steeped in medieval symbolism, this artwork transports us to a time when life and death were intertwined. The shroud-wrapped figures surrounding the dancers serve as a reminder of mortality's inevitability. The composition exudes gothic charm with its delicate linework and meticulous attention to anatomical accuracy. Each skeleton plays their musical instrument with ethereal grace; one blows into a flute while another skillfully handles an oboe. This print captures not only the essence of Schedel's original work but also highlights the masterful craftsmanship of Michael Wolgemuth and W. Pleydenwurff who brought it to life through their woodcut technique. A true treasure from history's vaults, this Danse Macabre illustration continues to captivate viewers today with its timeless message about mortality and
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