The Dance of Death - Douce, Francis; Holbein, Hans
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"The Dance of Death," featuring the insightful dissertation of Francis Douce, explores the enduring fascination with mortality through the lens of art. This meticulously prepared edition showcases elegant engravings on wood, delving into the representations of death, particularly those attributed to Macaber and Hans Holbein. A significant contribution to art history, this volume examines the "dance of death" motif as it appears across various artistic expressions. Explore the historical context and artistic merit of these powerful images, originally conceived as illustrations for the Old…mehr

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"The Dance of Death," featuring the insightful dissertation of Francis Douce, explores the enduring fascination with mortality through the lens of art. This meticulously prepared edition showcases elegant engravings on wood, delving into the representations of death, particularly those attributed to Macaber and Hans Holbein. A significant contribution to art history, this volume examines the "dance of death" motif as it appears across various artistic expressions. Explore the historical context and artistic merit of these powerful images, originally conceived as illustrations for the Old Testament. Journey through the macabre world of Holbein's woodcuts and other interpretations of this timeless subject. A treasure for enthusiasts of art history and printmaking, "The Dance of Death" offers a unique perspective on a theme that has captivated audiences for centuries. This book is a valuable resource for understanding the evolution and enduring appeal of the "dance of death" in European art. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Francis Douce (1757-1834) was a distinguished English antiquary and collector, renowned for his scholarly contributions to the study of English history, particularly in the realms of art and literature. Douce received his education at Oxford and thereafter joined the British Museum as an Assistant Keeper of Manuscripts, a position that allowed him to indulge his passion for ancient texts and artifacts. He later resigned from the British Museum due to disputes with the administration and dedicated himself entirely to private scholarship. Douce is perhaps most well-known for his book, 'The Dance of Death' (1833), a comprehensive study of the medieval allegory that depicts the universality of death. The book is sprinkled with erudite commentary on various iterations of the theme across Europe and includes detailed illustrations. Douce's treatment of the subject matter combines a philological approach with a deep understanding of historical iconography, which also reflects in his noteworthy collection, later bequeathed to the Bodleian Library of Oxford and the Ashmolean Museum. His literary style, while analytical, often embraced the vernacular, making his work accessible to a wider audience interested in the intersections of death, art, and society across the medieval period. Douce's contributions have had a lasting impact on antiquarian studies, and his works are still referenced by scholars with interests in medieval art, folklore, and the cultural practice surrounding death.