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The Nobleman and Death
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The Nobleman and Death

Hans Holbein (II) · 1524 - 1526 · houtsnede; paper

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

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Nobleman in a duel with Death. The man raises his sword and has grabbed the skeleton by the throat. Behind them stands a litter with an hourglass on it. In the margin above the print the text Ps. LXXXVIII.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printboekillustratiedance of Deathnobility and patriciatechivalry, knighthood
Credit lineEdelman en de Dood. 1524 - 1526. Hans Holbein (II). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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