02541cam a22003613u 4500 65245 UtSlPG 20260610134515.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 01008139 UtSlPG en iso639-1 N Hawkins, John Sidney, 1758-1842 Emblems of Mortality; representing, in upwards of fifty cuts, death seizing all ranks and degrees of people Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Pref. by J. S. Hawkins. Cuts are copies by John Bewick of woodcuts by Hans Lützelburger after designs by Holbein. Release date is 2021-05-03 deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Emblems of Mortality; representing, in upwards of fifty cuts, death seizing all…" is a collection of illustrated works likely compiled in the late 18th century. The book presents a series of artistic engravings, each symbolizing how death indiscriminately claims individuals across all social classes and ranks. It draws inspiration from similar works from earlier eras, particularly from the "Imagines Mortis," and serves both as an artistic endeavor and a contemplation on the nature of mortality. The content of the book comprises various illustrated representations of death engaging with figures from different societal standings, including the Pope, Emperor, Knight, and Peasant, accompanied by poignant poetic verses that reflect perspectives on mortality and the inevitability of death. Each engraving showcases the stark reality that regardless of status or wealth, all humans are ultimately subject to the same fate. These illustrations and verses serve to educate, provoke thought, and entertain readers, making it a notable exploration of the universal theme of death within the context of the era's artistic traditions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Dance of death -- Early works to 1800 Bewick, John, 1760-1795 Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65245 106068 106068