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The Noblewoman and Death
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The Noblewoman and Death

Wenceslaus Hollar · c. 1680 · etching; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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A noblewoman walks hand in hand with a nobleman past Death, who beats a drum with two sticks. An hourglass stands on the ground behind Death.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printboekillustratiedance of Deathhourglassnobility and patriciatechivalry, knighthood
Credit lineDe edelvrouw en de Dood. c. 1680. Wenceslaus Hollar. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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