Author: Douce, Francis
Synopsis:
'The Dance of Death: Exhibited in Elegant Engravings on Wood with a Dissertation on the Several Representations of that Subject but More Particularly on Those Ascribed to Macaber and Hans Holbein' takes readers on a captivating journey through the haunting and thought-provoking world of the Dance of Death. This work delves into the various interpretations of this subject, with a special focus on the works of Macaber and Hans Holbein. Through elegant engravings on wood and a detailed dissertation, Douce explores the profound and timeless themes that lie within these representations.
Genres: Art History, Cultural Studies, Symbolism
Themes: Mortality, Human Condition, Artistic Interpretation
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