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Still imageThe Abbess
Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543A woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) leading an abbess away. The abbess holds a rosary in her hands and a crosier underneath her arm. In the bottom left-hand corner is an hourglass representing human mortality. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Ecclesiastes 4 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).Subject - Time PeriodDate Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) leading an abbess away. The abbess holds a rosary in her hands and a crosier underneath her arm. In the bottom left-hand corner is an hourglass representing human mortality. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Ecclesiastes 4 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom). -
Still imageThe Abbot
Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543A woodcut depicting a skeleton dressed as a bishop with a mitre and crosier, and representing death, taking the cloak of an abbot who holds a prayer book. In the tree is an hourglass representing human mortality. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Proverbs 5 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).Subject - Time PeriodDate Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woodcut depicting a skeleton dressed as a bishop with a mitre and crosier, and representing death, taking the cloak of an abbot who holds a prayer book. In the tree is an hourglass representing human mortality. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Proverbs 5 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom). -
Still imageThe Advocate
Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543A woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) holding an hourglass representing mortality above an advocate as he takes payment from another man. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Proverbs 22 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).Subject - Time PeriodDate Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) holding an hourglass representing mortality above an advocate as he takes payment from another man. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Proverbs 22 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom). -
Still imageThe Angel with the Little Book
Cranach, Lucas, 1472-1553A woodcut depicting an angel, robed in clouds with legs of flaming pillars, handing a book to Saint John the Apostle and pointing up at the heavens. The image appears in the September Testament, Martin Luther's first printing of his German New Testament.Subject - Time PeriodDate Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woodcut depicting an angel, robed in clouds with legs of flaming pillars, handing a book to Saint John the Apostle and pointing up at the heavens. The image appears in the September Testament, Martin Luther's first printing of his German New Testament. -
Still imageThe Armies of Heaven and Doom for the Beast
Cranach, Lucas, 1472-1553A woodcut depicting the victorious armies of Heaven (top right) routing the opposing forces as the beast is cast into a lake of fire and brimstone. The image appears in the September Testament, Martin Luther's first printing of his German New Testament.Subject - Time PeriodDate Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woodcut depicting the victorious armies of Heaven (top right) routing the opposing forces as the beast is cast into a lake of fire and brimstone. The image appears in the September Testament, Martin Luther's first printing of his German New Testament. -
Still imageThe Astrologer
Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543A woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) inspecting a skull as an astrologer studies a globe. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Job 38 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).Subject - Time PeriodDate Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) inspecting a skull as an astrologer studies a globe. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Job 38 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom). -
Still imageThe Beast from the Sea
A woodcut of the first Beast mentioned in Revelations, which emerged from the sea. It has seven heads and ten horns.Subject - Time PeriodDate Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woodcut of the first Beast mentioned in Revelations, which emerged from the sea. It has seven heads and ten horns. -
Still imageThe Beasts from the Sea and Earth
A woodcut of the two beasts mentioned in Revelations. On the right, is the seven-headed beast from the sea. On the hill in the background is the "lamb-horned" beast from the earth.Subject - Time PeriodDate Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woodcut of the two beasts mentioned in Revelations. On the right, is the seven-headed beast from the sea. On the hill in the background is the "lamb-horned" beast from the earth. -
Still imageThe Beggar
Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543A woodcut depicting an injured beggar sitting outside the house of a wealthy family, who ignore him. The beggar's hands are pressed together in supplication, but Death is not presence to release him from his misery. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Romans 7 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).Subject - Time PeriodDate Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woodcut depicting an injured beggar sitting outside the house of a wealthy family, who ignore him. The beggar's hands are pressed together in supplication, but Death is not presence to release him from his misery. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Romans 7 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom). -
Still imageThe Bishop
Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543A woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) taking a bishop by the hand and leading him from his pasture and flock. The Bishop holds a crosier, while an hourglass rests in the bottom left corner. The woodcut is accompanied by verses from Matthew 26 and Mark 14 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).Subject - Time PeriodDate Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) taking a bishop by the hand and leading him from his pasture and flock. The Bishop holds a crosier, while an hourglass rests in the bottom left corner. The woodcut is accompanied by verses from Matthew 26 and Mark 14 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom). -
Still imageThe Blind Man
Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543A woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) leading a blind man by his cane. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Matthew 15 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).Subject - Time PeriodDate Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) leading a blind man by his cane. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Matthew 15 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom). -
Still imageThe Canon
Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543A woodcut depicting a canon holding an hourglass as he is led into a building by a skeleton, representing Death. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Matthew 26 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).Subject - Time PeriodDate Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woodcut depicting a canon holding an hourglass as he is led into a building by a skeleton, representing Death. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Matthew 26 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom). -
Still imageThe Cardinal
Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543A woodcut depicting a cardinal talking to a lay person amidst a vinyard while a skeleton reaches for the cardinal's hat. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Isaiah 5:7 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).Subject - Time PeriodDate Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woodcut depicting a cardinal talking to a lay person amidst a vinyard while a skeleton reaches for the cardinal's hat. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Isaiah 5:7 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom). -
Still imageThe Consequences of the Fall
Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543A woodcut depicting Adam laboring beside a skeleton (representing Death) while Eve feeds their child in the background. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Genesis 2 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).Subject - Time PeriodDate Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woodcut depicting Adam laboring beside a skeleton (representing Death) while Eve feeds their child in the background. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Genesis 2 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom). -
Still imageThe Councillor
Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543A woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) kneeling below a councillor holding an hourglass, as a beggar approaches the councillor and a demon blows air in the councillor’s ear. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Proverbs 21 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).Subject - Time PeriodDate Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) kneeling below a councillor holding an hourglass, as a beggar approaches the councillor and a demon blows air in the councillor’s ear. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Proverbs 21 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom). -
Still imageThe Count
Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543A woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) dressed as a laborer preparing to hit a count with the symbol of his authority: his family coat of arms. The objects and ornaments of his coat of arms are seen scattered on the ground. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Psalms 48 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).Subject - Time PeriodDate Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) dressed as a laborer preparing to hit a count with the symbol of his authority: his family coat of arms. The objects and ornaments of his coat of arms are seen scattered on the ground. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Psalms 48 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom). -
Still imageThe Countess
Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543A woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) placing a necklace of bones around the neck of a countess. An hour-glass, representing time, sits on her table. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Job 21 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).Subject - Time PeriodDate Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) placing a necklace of bones around the neck of a countess. An hour-glass, representing time, sits on her table. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Job 21 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom). -
Still imageThe Creation of Eve
Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543A woodcut depicting God creating Eve from one of Adam's ribs. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Genesis 1-2 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).Subject - Time PeriodDate Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woodcut depicting God creating Eve from one of Adam's ribs. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Genesis 1-2 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom). -
Still imageThe Crucifixion of Christ
A woodcut depicting two men gambling in the foreground as Christ is crucified and stabbed in the background.Subject - Time PeriodDate Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woodcut depicting two men gambling in the foreground as Christ is crucified and stabbed in the background. -
Still imageThe Crucifixion of Jesus Christ
A woodcut of Christ crucified with the Virgin Mary (left) and John the Evangelist (right). A skull sits at the base of the cross and the inscription INRI appears above it.Subject - Time PeriodDate Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woodcut of Christ crucified with the Virgin Mary (left) and John the Evangelist (right). A skull sits at the base of the cross and the inscription INRI appears above it. -
Still imageThe Destruction of Babylon
Cranach, Lucas, 1472-1553A woodcut depicting two angels announcing the destruction of Babylon and dropping a millstone into the sea while the city itself is seen in flames below. The image appears in the September Testament, Martin Luther's first printing of his German New Testament.Subject - Time PeriodDate Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woodcut depicting two angels announcing the destruction of Babylon and dropping a millstone into the sea while the city itself is seen in flames below. The image appears in the September Testament, Martin Luther's first printing of his German New Testament.