The Countess from Dance of Death (Lyons), 1538, 1523-1526
Hans Holbein the Youngerexpand_more
Woodcutexpand_more
Gift of Herschel V. Jones, 1926expand_more P.10,622
Not on Viewexpand_more
Hans Holbein's Dance of Death is the most famous treatment of the subject in Renaissance art. His series of 50 miniature woodcuts show Death's affinity for all stations in life, royal and religious officials not excepted. Holbein's highly animated images remained unpublished for 15 years. Perhaps they were considered too inflammatory during the 1520s, a period of class warfare when even peasants rejected the notion of the divine right of kings.
Details
- Title
- The Countess from Dance of Death (Lyons), 1538
- Artist Life
- 1497–1543
- Role
- Artist
- Accession Number
- P.10,622
- Curator Approved
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