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The Duchess. The Duchess is sitting, dressed in her bed, at the foot of which are two Dead, one of whom plays the violin and the other pulls the sheets from the bed. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

The Duchess. The Duchess is sitting, dressed in her bed, at the foot of which are two Dead, one of whom plays the violin and the other pulls the sheets from the bed. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

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The drinkers. On the right, La Mort festive holds an ebriete head and poured a bottle of red wine into its throat. His companions watch and applaud. In front, a drunk character vomits on the floor and a third drunk on the left looks deep into his mug. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

The drinkers. On the right, La Mort festive holds an ebriete head and poured a bottle of red wine into its throat. His companions watch and applaud. In front, a drunk character vomits on the floor and a third drunk on the left looks deep into his mug. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

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The bride. She receives from a steward the magnificent dress and ornaments with which she is about to equip herself. On a chest are laid a mirror, a brush, and the hourglass of Death, which, standing behind her, attaches a necklace of bones around her neck. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

The bride. She receives from a steward the magnificent dress and ornaments with which she is about to equip herself. On a chest are laid a mirror, a brush, and the hourglass of Death, which, standing behind her, attaches a necklace of bones around her neck. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

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The duke. Assisted by his courtiers, the Duke is docked in the street by a beggar with her child asking for charity. He turns defiantly to the other side of the supplication, while Death, strangely crowned with leaves, appears unexpectedly. Or the Duke looks in the direction of Death. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

The duke. Assisted by his courtiers, the Duke is docked in the street by a beggar with her child asking for charity. He turns defiantly to the other side of the supplication, while Death, strangely crowned with leaves, appears unexpectedly. Or the Duke looks in the direction of Death. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

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The simulacons of the death of Hans Holbein the Younger (1497-1543): the doctor. Death comes between the doctor and his patient. Engraving.

The simulacons of the death of Hans Holbein the Younger (1497-1543): the doctor. Death comes between the doctor and his patient. Engraving.

Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543) (after)

Stefano Bianchetti

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The simulacons of the death of Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543): the emperor. While Death takes away the crown of the emperor, a peasant begs him for justice. Engraving.

The simulacons of the death of Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543): the emperor. While Death takes away the crown of the emperor, a peasant begs him for justice. Engraving.

Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543) (after)

Stefano Bianchetti

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The thief. The gun thief is at the center of a violent assault on a woman in the forest. He fights with her and tries to steal the basket she wears on her head. The thief does not seem to be aware of the figure of death who has one hand on his necklace and grabbed him in the opposite direction. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

The thief. The gun thief is at the center of a violent assault on a woman in the forest. He fights with her and tries to steal the basket she wears on her head. The thief does not seem to be aware of the figure of death who has one hand on his necklace and grabbed him in the opposite direction. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

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The simulacons of the death of Hans Holbein the Younger (1497-1543): the blind. Death grabs the stick of the blind and acts as a guide. Engraving.

The simulacons of the death of Hans Holbein the Younger (1497-1543): the blind. Death grabs the stick of the blind and acts as a guide. Engraving.

Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543) (after)

Stefano Bianchetti

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Abbess. Death, grotestically crowned with flags or feathers, seized the poor abbess with her scapular. A nun at the door of the convent, with her hands raised, laments over the fate of her superior. Plate 12. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

Abbess. Death, grotestically crowned with flags or feathers, seized the poor abbess with her scapular. A nun at the door of the convent, with her hands raised, laments over the fate of her superior. Plate 12. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

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The simulacons of the death of Hans Holbein the Younger (1497-1543): the old. Death accompanies an old lady to her destiny. Engraving.

The simulacons of the death of Hans Holbein the Younger (1497-1543): the old. Death accompanies an old lady to her destiny. Engraving.

Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543) (after)

Stefano Bianchetti

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The simulacons of the death of Hans Holbein the Younger (1497-1543): the husbands. Death plays the drum in front of a couple. Engraving.

The simulacons of the death of Hans Holbein the Younger (1497-1543): the husbands. Death plays the drum in front of a couple. Engraving.

Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543) (after)

Stefano Bianchetti

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The mock death of Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543): the soldier. A soldier fights Death; at their feet lie the bodies of other warriors. Engraving.

The mock death of Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543): the soldier. A soldier fights Death; at their feet lie the bodies of other warriors. Engraving.

Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543) (after)

Stefano Bianchetti

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Decoration of a house facade by Hans Holbein Le Jeune (1497-1543), 16th century (drawing)

Decoration of a house facade by Hans Holbein Le Jeune (1497-1543), 16th century (drawing)

German School, (16th century)

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The Predicator. Death with a stole around his neck stands behind the predicator, holding a jaw above his head, possibly meaning that he is the best predictor of both. Plate 13. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

The Predicator. Death with a stole around his neck stands behind the predicator, holding a jaw above his head, possibly meaning that he is the best predictor of both. Plate 13. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

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The young couple. She is accompanied by her husband, who seeks to depart her attention from Death, who dances insidiously in front of them while playing the drum. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

The young couple. She is accompanied by her husband, who seeks to depart her attention from Death, who dances insidiously in front of them while playing the drum. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

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The old man. Death leads his elderly victim to the grave, seducing him with the music of a dulcimer (hammered dulcimer). Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

The old man. Death leads his elderly victim to the grave, seducing him with the music of a dulcimer (hammered dulcimer). Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

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The Astrologer. The Astrologer in his study carefully looks at a suspended astrolabe. Death holds a skull belonging to him and seems to say by derision: “Here is a better subject for your contemplation.” Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

The Astrologer. The Astrologer in his study carefully looks at a suspended astrolabe. Death holds a skull belonging to him and seems to say by derision: “Here is a better subject for your contemplation.” Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

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The imperress. Sumptuously clothed and accompanied by her bridesmaids, the Impress is intercepted in her march by Death incarnated in the character of an old ratatinee, who shows an open tomb, and seems to say, “For this you will end up going there”. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

The imperress. Sumptuously clothed and accompanied by her bridesmaids, the Impress is intercepted in her march by Death incarnated in the character of an old ratatinee, who shows an open tomb, and seems to say, “For this you will end up going there”. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

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The doctor. The doctor reaches out his hand to receive, to examine him, a urinal which death gives him, which contains the urine of an old man who says he presents, and seems to say to the doctor, “Can you heal this man who is already in my power?” “”. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

The doctor. The doctor reaches out his hand to receive, to examine him, a urinal which death gives him, which contains the urine of an old man who says he presents, and seems to say to the doctor, “Can you heal this man who is already in my power?” “”. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

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The king. The king sits in front of his meal at a well covered table, under a dais dotted with lily flowers. Death presents itself as an esong, and probably offers the king his last drink. The figure of the king is inspired by a portrait of Francois I (1494-1547). Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

The king. The king sits in front of his meal at a well covered table, under a dais dotted with lily flowers. Death presents itself as an esong, and probably offers the king his last drink. The figure of the king is inspired by a portrait of Francois I (1494-1547). Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

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The judge. The judge has to decide a dispute between a rich man and a poor man. From the first, he's about to receive a bribe. Death behind him tears off his bureaucrat dress. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

The judge. The judge has to decide a dispute between a rich man and a poor man. From the first, he's about to receive a bribe. Death behind him tears off his bureaucrat dress. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

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The rich man. A demon blows corruption in the ear of a magistrate, who turned his back on a poor man, while he is in intimate conversation with another person, whom he seems very attentive to the story. Death is at his feet with an hourglass and a beche. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

The rich man. A demon blows corruption in the ear of a magistrate, who turned his back on a poor man, while he is in intimate conversation with another person, whom he seems very attentive to the story. Death is at his feet with an hourglass and a beche. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

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Stingy. Death broke into the vault, where the Stingy sits among his coffers and bags of gold. Death on a stool, deliberately collects in a large dish the money on the table that the Mad had counted. In an agony of terror and despair, the poor man seems to beg indulgence from his undesirable visitor. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

Stingy. Death broke into the vault, where the Stingy sits among his coffers and bags of gold. Death on a stool, deliberately collects in a large dish the money on the table that the Mad had counted. In an agony of terror and despair, the poor man seems to beg indulgence from his undesirable visitor. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

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Engraved title page “” The Triumph of Death, grave after the original drawings of Jean Holbein, graveurt Chrn. de Mechel””. Plate 1. The title seems to be serious on a tombstone, with a portrait of Hans Holbein the Younger (1497-1543) above the side of two cherubins, and a figure of Death on the left showing a terrified man (Holbein) hiding behind a curtain on the right. With a spear in his right hand, Death shows him the great spectacle of scenes of human life that he will paint. This is also depicted by a whole bunch of attributes of grandeur, dignity, wealth, arts and sciences, intermelee with heads of death, which are trampled by death in person.

Engraved title page “” The Triumph of Death, grave after the original drawings of Jean Holbein, graveurt Chrn. de Mechel””. Plate 1. The title seems to be serious on a tombstone, with a portrait of Hans Holbein the Younger (1497-1543) above the side of two cherubins, and a figure of Death on the left showing a terrified man (Holbein) hiding behind a curtain on the right. With a spear in his right hand, Death shows him the great spectacle of scenes of human life that he will paint. This is also depicted by a whole bunch of attributes of grandeur, dignity, wealth, arts and sciences, intermelee with heads of death, which are trampled by death in person.

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The queen. The Queen has just come out of her palace, when death appears unexpectedly and the drains of force to keep her away. His jester, whose death put on the same clothes to appear ridiculous, tries in vain to protect his mistress. A female agent screams violently. Death holds hourglass to indicate the arrival of the fateful hour. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

The queen. The Queen has just come out of her palace, when death appears unexpectedly and the drains of force to keep her away. His jester, whose death put on the same clothes to appear ridiculous, tries in vain to protect his mistress. A female agent screams violently. Death holds hourglass to indicate the arrival of the fateful hour. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

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The blind. Death grabs the stick of the Blind and drains it with it. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

The blind. Death grabs the stick of the Blind and drains it with it. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

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Design for a dagger sheath designed by Holbein. The characters are a king, a queen and a warrior, involuntarily accompany Death in the dance. The king's despair, the downfall of the queen accompanied by her little dog, the terror of the soldier who hears the drum of death, are portrayed with veracity and spirit of equality. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

Design for a dagger sheath designed by Holbein. The characters are a king, a queen and a warrior, involuntarily accompany Death in the dance. The king's despair, the downfall of the queen accompanied by her little dog, the terror of the soldier who hears the drum of death, are portrayed with veracity and spirit of equality. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

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Design for a dagger sheath designed by Holbein. The characters are a young woman, a monk and a child who involuntarily accompany Death in the dance. The king's despair, the downfall of the queen accompanied by her little dog, the terror of the soldier who hears the drum of death, are portrayed with veracity and spirit of equality. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

Design for a dagger sheath designed by Holbein. The characters are a young woman, a monk and a child who involuntarily accompany Death in the dance. The king's despair, the downfall of the queen accompanied by her little dog, the terror of the soldier who hears the drum of death, are portrayed with veracity and spirit of equality. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

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The beggar. Only the beggar was not visited by the figure of Death. Instead, this miserable sits sadly on his crackles out of town or people enter with only a glance in his direction. A young woman in the window looks at him. This image was probably added to an earlier edition of the “Dance of Death”” to inflate the number of pages. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

The beggar. Only the beggar was not visited by the figure of Death. Instead, this miserable sits sadly on his crackles out of town or people enter with only a glance in his direction. A young woman in the window looks at him. This image was probably added to an earlier edition of the “Dance of Death”” to inflate the number of pages. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

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The nun. This is a mixture of galantry and religion. The nun admitted her lover to her apartment. She is on her knees before an altar, and hesitates between persisting in her devotions or listening to the love music of the young man, who, sitting on a bed, plays the lute. Death turns out the candles on the altar, by which the intimate designer probably the punishment of unlawful love. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

The nun. This is a mixture of galantry and religion. The nun admitted her lover to her apartment. She is on her knees before an altar, and hesitates between persisting in her devotions or listening to the love music of the young man, who, sitting on a bed, plays the lute. Death turns out the candles on the altar, by which the intimate designer probably the punishment of unlawful love. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

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The Count. Death, in the character of a peasant in rags, takes revenge against his proud oppressor, the Count, by crushing him with his own armor. On the floor are a helmet, a badge, and a flower. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

The Count. Death, in the character of a peasant in rags, takes revenge against his proud oppressor, the Count, by crushing him with his own armor. On the floor are a helmet, a badge, and a flower. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

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The old lady. She is accompanied by two Dead, one of them, playing on a stickado, or wooden psalter that precedes her. She seems more attentive to her rosary of bones than music, while the other Mort press her by hitting her. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

The old lady. She is accompanied by two Dead, one of them, playing on a stickado, or wooden psalter that precedes her. She seems more attentive to her rosary of bones than music, while the other Mort press her by hitting her. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

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The knight. After escaping the perils of his many conquests, the knight is defeated by death, to whom he tries to resist in vain. He's pierced by his own spear. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

The knight. After escaping the perils of his many conquests, the knight is defeated by death, to whom he tries to resist in vain. He's pierced by his own spear. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

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The Noble. The Noble, the high sword, tries in vain to free himself from the embrace of death. The hourglass is on his coffin. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

The Noble. The Noble, the high sword, tries in vain to free himself from the embrace of death. The hourglass is on his coffin. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

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The peddler (the travelling seller). Accompanied by his dog and heavily loaded, the travelling merchant advances on his way, when he is intercepted by Death, who forcibly pulls him back in his footsteps. Another Death plays the marine trumpet. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

The peddler (the travelling seller). Accompanied by his dog and heavily loaded, the travelling merchant advances on his way, when he is intercepted by Death, who forcibly pulls him back in his footsteps. Another Death plays the marine trumpet. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

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The browser. Death is vigorously used to break the ship's mat. The captain twists his hands of despair. A sailor seems perfectly resides in his imminent fate. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

The browser. Death is vigorously used to break the ship's mat. The captain twists his hands of despair. A sailor seems perfectly resides in his imminent fate. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

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The ro-ro. The ro-ro carries three barrels of wine when it is interrupted by death. A horse collapses on the ground, when Death wield a wheel from the cart. Another Death climbs on the wagon and tries to open the barrel. The carter raises his arms in terror. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

The ro-ro. The ro-ro carries three barrels of wine when it is interrupted by death. A horse collapses on the ground, when Death wield a wheel from the cart. Another Death climbs on the wagon and tries to open the barrel. The carter raises his arms in terror. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

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The pope. The Pope crowns an emperor, who kneels before him, accompanied by two cardinals, one of whom is ridiculously personified by Death. In the background there are eveques. Another representation of Death embraces the pope with one hand, and the other relies on a bekeel. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

The pope. The Pope crowns an emperor, who kneels before him, accompanied by two cardinals, one of whom is ridiculously personified by Death. In the background there are eveques. Another representation of Death embraces the pope with one hand, and the other relies on a bekeel. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

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The Monk. The beggar monk returning to his convent with his money bank and purse. Death grabbed him by the hood, and strained him away. Plate 10. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

The Monk. The beggar monk returning to his convent with his money bank and purse. Death grabbed him by the hood, and strained him away. Plate 10. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

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The priest. The priest carries the viatica, or sacrament, has a certain dying person. The companions follow with candles and benite water. Death leads the cortege forward, with a bell and a lantern, to announce the arrival of the priest. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

The priest. The priest carries the viatica, or sacrament, has a certain dying person. The companions follow with candles and benite water. Death leads the cortege forward, with a bell and a lantern, to announce the arrival of the priest. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

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The lawyer. The wealthy client puts a tax in the hands of the dishonest lawyer. Death also contributes, but reminds him that the hourglass has passed away, but the lawyer seems to care little about this warning. Behind the rich waits for a poor man, joining his hands, and ploring that poverty no longer allows him to face his rich adversary. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

The lawyer. The wealthy client puts a tax in the hands of the dishonest lawyer. Death also contributes, but reminds him that the hourglass has passed away, but the lawyer seems to care little about this warning. Behind the rich waits for a poor man, joining his hands, and ploring that poverty no longer allows him to face his rich adversary. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

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The emperor. Sitting on a throne, in the presence of his courtiers, the emperor seems to be listening, or doing justice, to a poor man who is kneeling before him and complains against his rich oppressor, whom the emperor, holding the sword of justice, seems to consider with an angry face. Behind him, death puts his hand on his crown. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

The emperor. Sitting on a throne, in the presence of his courtiers, the emperor seems to be listening, or doing justice, to a poor man who is kneeling before him and complains against his rich oppressor, whom the emperor, holding the sword of justice, seems to consider with an angry face. Behind him, death puts his hand on his crown. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

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The canon. Death holds his hourglass before him when he enters the cathedral. They are followed by a nobleman with a falcon on his fist, his jester or crazy, and a little boy. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

The canon. Death holds his hourglass before him when he enters the cathedral. They are followed by a nobleman with a falcon on his fist, his jester or crazy, and a little boy. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

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The players. Death and a black demon seem to fight on the player in green at the table. Death has his bone hand on the man's throat, while the Demon grabs his hair. The card player on the right tries to intervene with the Demon, while the player on the left picks up his winnings. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

The players. Death and a black demon seem to fight on the player in green at the table. Death has his bone hand on the man's throat, while the Demon grabs his hair. The card player on the right tries to intervene with the Demon, while the player on the left picks up his winnings. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

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The curse: Adam digs in the ground, assists by death. Deep down, Eve breastfed her newborn by holding a cattail. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

The curse: Adam digs in the ground, assists by death. Deep down, Eve breastfed her newborn by holding a cattail. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

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Fall (temptation): Eve has just received the defended fruit of the snake, which is here, as well as in most of the ancient representations of the subject, represents with a human face of female sex. She presents him to Adam, and suggests he take more from the tree. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

Fall (temptation): Eve has just received the defended fruit of the snake, which is here, as well as in most of the ancient representations of the subject, represents with a human face of female sex. She presents him to Adam, and suggests he take more from the tree. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

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Eveque. Quietly resides in his fate, the eveque is led by death, while in the background, the loss of the good shepherd is symbolically plunged by several shepherds in the midst of their flock. The setting sun is very well set up. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

Eveque. Quietly resides in his fate, the eveque is led by death, while in the background, the loss of the good shepherd is symbolically plunged by several shepherds in the midst of their flock. The setting sun is very well set up. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

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Abbe. Death having robbed of his mitre and his butt, draws the abbe with him. The abbe resists with all his strength, and apprehends to throw his breviary to his opponent. Plate 11. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

Abbe. Death having robbed of his mitre and his butt, draws the abbe with him. The abbe resists with all his strength, and apprehends to throw his breviary to his opponent. Plate 11. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

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The farmer. The peasant is assisted by Death, who directs the horses of his plow. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

The farmer. The peasant is assisted by Death, who directs the horses of his plow. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

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Dependency has war (The bone of all the dead). In Bale's original death dance, death appears wearing armor to mock the soldier and take him away. In Holbein's version, Death attacks with a female and the soldier defends himself in an intense duel. In the background, a grotesque dead man plays the drum. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

Dependency has war (The bone of all the dead). In Bale's original death dance, death appears wearing armor to mock the soldier and take him away. In Holbein's version, Death attacks with a female and the soldier defends himself in an intense duel. In the background, a grotesque dead man plays the drum. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

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The Child. A cottage owner's wife prepares a family meal when death arrives and takes away the youngest of her children. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

The Child. A cottage owner's wife prepares a family meal when death arrives and takes away the youngest of her children. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

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The madman. Death plays a bagpipe and performs a dance while lifting the madman's green dress to expose his limbs. The Mad is about to hit Death with his rattle, a kind of pocket with a bell hanging from her. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

The madman. Death plays a bagpipe and performs a dance while lifting the madman's green dress to expose his limbs. The Mad is about to hit Death with his rattle, a kind of pocket with a bell hanging from her. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

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The merchant. After escaping from the perils of the sea, he reached the shore on which his goods were waiting. The merchant, while contemplating his wealth, is finally surprised by death. One of his companions raised his hands of despair. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

The merchant. After escaping from the perils of the sea, he reached the shore on which his goods were waiting. The merchant, while contemplating his wealth, is finally surprised by death. One of his companions raised his hands of despair. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

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The cardinal. There is a certain difficulty in determining the real meaning put by the artist here. He represented the Cardinal receiving a papal bubble from a messenger, or receiving a rich man buying indulgences. Death stands behind the cardinal uncovering his hat. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

The cardinal. There is a certain difficulty in determining the real meaning put by the artist here. He represented the Cardinal receiving a papal bubble from a messenger, or receiving a rich man buying indulgences. Death stands behind the cardinal uncovering his hat. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

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Expulsion from heaven. Adam and Eve are preceded by death, which plays on an old man, or a beggar's lyre, as if she wanted to show her joy in the victory he obtained over man. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

Expulsion from heaven. Adam and Eve are preceded by death, which plays on an old man, or a beggar's lyre, as if she wanted to show her joy in the victory he obtained over man. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in “The Triumph of Death”” based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.

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