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Astronomer and Death
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Astronomer 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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An astronomer sits at a table studying with an open book before him. He looks up and points to an armillary sphere (astronomical instrument) hanging above the table. Beside him stands Death with a skull in his skeletal hands. The upper margin with the Latin indication of the biblical text is missing here.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printboekillustratieastronomical instrumentsdance of Death
Credit lineAstronoom en de Dood. 1524 - 1526. Hans Holbein (II). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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