Dance of Death III

1562

Allaert Claesz

Associated Names
Allaert Claesz

Artist, Netherlandish, active 1520/1555

The image is an engraving depicting three figures shown in full length. On the left stands a skeletal figure draped in a long cloak holding a lantern in its right hand and has a cloth wrapped around its head. The center figure is a woman, with a gentle, rounded facial structure and styled in an updo, adorned with a laurel wreath-like accessory. She wears a long, flowing gown with intricate detailing around the neckline and a belt, and her robe has a decorative brooch. To the right stands a bearded man with pronounced facial hair. He wears a large, feathered hat and an outfit featuring a doublet with bulbous sleeves and decorative fastenings. He carries a falcon on his left arm covered with a protective glove. The background shows architectural silhouettes of buildings against a clear sky.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.9503

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein no. 169


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1802

  • Bartsch, Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna, 1802-1821: Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna: J.V. Degen, 1802-1821.

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge: no. 169

Wikidata ID

Q65018572

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