02584cam a22003733u 4500 21790 UtSlPG 20260610133512.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 N NE Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543 The Dance of Death Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier The French quatrains have been attributed to Jean de Vauzelles or to Gilles Corrozet. Release date is 2007-06-10 Produced by David Garcia, Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Dance of Death" by Gilles Corrozet and Jean de Vauzelles is a historical collection of woodcut illustrations and accompanying verses written during the early 16th century. This work presents a striking commentary on the inevitability of death and the universal nature of mortality, showcasing its impact across different social classes and professions. Initially published in 1538, the book reflects the socio-political sentiments of its time, particularly in post-Reformation Europe, where themes of morality and the human condition were prevalent. The book features a series of illustrations crafted by Hans Holbein the Younger, each accompanied by a Latin biblical quotation and a quatrain in French. Each illustration portrays a different figure of society, from kings and popes to common people, illustrating how death indiscriminately affects all. The woodcuts serve as both stark reminders of mortality and social critiques, hinting at the moral failings of the depicted characters. The text intertwines didactic elements with a sense of urgency, prompting readers to reflect on their lives and the transient nature of existence. Overall, "The Dance of Death" stands as a powerful artistic and literary meditation on life's fragility and the ultimate fate that awaits everyone. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Dance of death Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543 Corrozet, Gilles, 1510-1568 Vauzelles, Jean de Dobson, Austin, 1840-1921 Lützelburger, Hans, 1495?-1526 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21790 62936 62936