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100 1 _aHolbein, Hans,
_d1497-1543
245 1 4 _aThe Dance of Death
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aThe French quatrains have been attributed to Jean de Vauzelles or to Gilles Corrozet.
500 _aRelease date is 2007-06-10
508 _aProduced by David Garcia, Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aDance of death
653 _aHolbein, Hans, 1497-1543
700 1 _aCorrozet, Gilles,
_d1510-1568
700 1 _aVauzelles, Jean de
700 1 _aDobson, Austin,
_d1840-1921
700 1 _aLützelburger, Hans,
_d1495?-1526
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21790
999 _c62936
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