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Peddler and Death
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Peddler 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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A peddler walks with a large basket of wares on his back and he is held back by Death who pulls him by his sleeve. Behind the pair stands a skeleton playing a string instrument. Next to the peddler walks a dog. In the margin above the print is the text Matth. XI.

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