German school (XVII) - Danse Macabre

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Engraving by the German School (17th century) titled Danse Macabre, unsigned, in good condition, measuring 45 x 56 cm and weighing 5 kg, depicting a religious theme in folk art style, produced in Europe and sold with a frame.

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An interesting antique print depicting several scenes of the famous Danse Macabre, a pictorial theme widely spread in Europe between the 17th and 19th centuries as an allegorical representation of the fragility of life.

The composition features various vignettes with skeletons interacting with human figures of different social classes, in a typical satirical and moralizing context. Each scene is accompanied by brief descriptive texts.

The print appears to be made with an engraving technique on paper and subsequently hand-colored. It is currently mounted in a newer mat.

This type of print was often produced in Central Europe (Germany / France / Alpine area) as an illustrated sheet of a popular character.

An interesting antique print depicting several scenes of the famous Danse Macabre, a pictorial theme widely spread in Europe between the 17th and 19th centuries as an allegorical representation of the fragility of life.

The composition features various vignettes with skeletons interacting with human figures of different social classes, in a typical satirical and moralizing context. Each scene is accompanied by brief descriptive texts.

The print appears to be made with an engraving technique on paper and subsequently hand-colored. It is currently mounted in a newer mat.

This type of print was often produced in Central Europe (Germany / France / Alpine area) as an illustrated sheet of a popular character.

Details

Artist
German school (XVII)
Title of artwork
Danse Macabre
Technique
Engraving
Signature
Not signed
Country of origin
Europe
Condition
Good condition
Height
45 cm
Width
56 cm
Weight
5 kg
Depiction/theme
Religion
Style
Folk Art
Period
17th century
Sold with frame
Yes
ItalyVerified
Private

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