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Death comes for the Drunkard, engraved by Georg Scharffenberg, from Der Todten Tanz
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Death comes for the Drunkard, engraved by Georg Scharffenberg, from Der Todten Tanz
KW278050 Death comes for the Drunkard, engraved by Georg Scharffenberg, from Der Todten Tanz, published Basel, 1843 (litho) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dance of Death; Totentanz; ); Ken Welsh; German, out of copyright
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Addiction Alcoholic Beer Danse Macabre Drunk Grim Reaper Morality Over Indulgence Stein Vice Vomiting Being Sick Binge Drinking Mortality Northern Renaissance
Death Comes for the Drunkard - A Morality Tale of Excessive Indulgence
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This photo print, titled "Death comes for the Drunkard" transports us to a bygone era where art served as a powerful medium to convey moral lessons. Engraved by Georg Scharffenberg and inspired by Hans Holbein the Younger's renowned woodcut series "Der Todten Tanz" this piece from 1843 captures the essence of danse macabre. In this scene, we witness a group of men reveling in an inn, their faces flushed with intoxication. The artist skillfully portrays their overindulgence through vivid details – one man vomiting while another drinks directly from a jug. Amidst this debauchery stands Death himself, personified as a skeleton draped in dark robes. With his bony hand outstretched towards the drunkard, he reminds us that mortality is indiscriminate and relentless. The composition exudes both fascination and repulsion as it confronts our own vices and weaknesses. It serves as a stark reminder of the consequences that accompany addiction and excessive behavior. Through its intricate details and expert craftsmanship, this artwork invites contemplation on themes such as morality, vice, and mortality prevalent during the Northern Renaissance period. As we gaze upon this haunting image captured through lithography techniques centuries ago, let us reflect on our own choices in life. May it serve not only as an aesthetic delight but also inspire introspection about our
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