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Still imageCeux qui ont leur uentre pour leur Dieu
Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543A woodcut depicting a group of putti (cherubs) parading with grapes and vines. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Philippians 3 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woodcut depicting a group of putti (cherubs) parading with grapes and vines. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Philippians 3 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom). -
TextDe caelibatu, atque castimonia epistola
Leib, Kilian, 1471-1553Summary: Kilian Leib was the prior of the Augustinian monastery at Rebdorf near Ingolstadt. He was a vehement opponent of the Lutheran movement and was involved in the drafting of the Confutatio Augustana. In this tract he defends priestly celibacy and chastity.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESSummary: Kilian Leib was the prior of the Augustinian monastery at Rebdorf near Ingolstadt. He was a vehement opponent of the Lutheran movement and was involved in the drafting of the Confutatio Augustana. In this tract he defends priestly celibacy and chastity. -
Still imageDeath in the Cemetery
Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543A woodcut depicting a band of skeletons playing musical instruments in a cemetery. The woodcut is accompanied by verses from Revelations 8 and Genesis 7 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woodcut depicting a band of skeletons playing musical instruments in a cemetery. The woodcut is accompanied by verses from Revelations 8 and Genesis 7 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom). -
Still imageExpulsion from the Garden of Eden
Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543A woodcut depicting Adam and Eve being driven from the garden of Eden by an angel. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Genesis 3 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woodcut depicting Adam and Eve being driven from the garden of Eden by an angel. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Genesis 3 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom). -
Still imageHistoriated title page of Wie, vnd inn wölcher gestalt, der Eömischer [i.e. Römischer] Kayserlichen Mayestat, Landtgraff Philips von Hessen, auff dem neüntzehenden tag Junij, zuo Hall in Sachsen den fuossfall gethon. M.D.XLVII
The title page of Hans Baumann's Wie, vnd inn wölcher gestalt, der Eömischer [i.e. Römischer] Kayserlichen Mayestat, Landtgraff Philips von Hessen, auff dem neüntzehenden tag Junij, zuo Hall in Sachsen den fuossfall gethon. M.D.XLVII featuring the coat of arms of Holy Roman Emperor Charles V, which features the two-headed eagle of the Holy Roman Empire, bearing a quartered shield representing the regions he rules. The eagle is flanked by a pair of columns representing the Pillars of Hercules and his motto, "Plus Oultre," translated as "Further Beyond."Date Issued or PublishedCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESThe title page of Hans Baumann's Wie, vnd inn wölcher gestalt, der Eömischer [i.e. Römischer] Kayserlichen Mayestat, Landtgraff Philips von Hessen, auff dem neüntzehenden tag Junij, zuo Hall in Sachsen den fuossfall gethon. M.D.XLVII featuring the coat of arms of Holy Roman Emperor Charles V, which features the two-headed eagle of the Holy Roman Empire, bearing a quartered shield representing the regions he rules. The eagle is flanked by a pair of columns representing the Pillars of Hercules and his motto, "Plus Oultre," translated as "Further Beyond." -
Still imageIl partira les despoilles auec les puissans
Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543A woodcut depicting a group of putti (cherubs) displaying the spoils of battle (armor). The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Isaiah 53 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woodcut depicting a group of putti (cherubs) displaying the spoils of battle (armor). The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Isaiah 53 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom). -
Still imageIl sera percé da sagettes
Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543A woodcut depicting a putto (cherub) holding a shield and an arrow symbolizing the prohibition given to the Israelites to not go up on the Holy Mountain, or Mount Sinai. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Exodus 19 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woodcut depicting a putto (cherub) holding a shield and an arrow symbolizing the prohibition given to the Israelites to not go up on the Holy Mountain, or Mount Sinai. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Exodus 19 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom). -
Still imageInitial Letter "C"
Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543A woodcut initial letter "C" decorated with plants and a fish.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woodcut initial letter "C" decorated with plants and a fish. -
Still imageInitial Letter "C"
Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543A woodcut initial letter "C" decorated with plants and a fish.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woodcut initial letter "C" decorated with plants and a fish. -
Still imageInitial Letter "C"
Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543A woodcut initial letter "C" decorated with plants and a fish.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woodcut initial letter "C" decorated with plants and a fish. -
Still imageInitial Letter "S"
Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543A woodcut initial letter "S" decorated with plants and a fish.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woodcut initial letter "S" decorated with plants and a fish. -
Still imageLes enfans sont trebuchez sur le bois
Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543A woodcut depicting a group of putti (cherubs) returning from a hunt. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Lamentations 5 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woodcut depicting a group of putti (cherubs) returning from a hunt. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Lamentations 5 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom). -
Still imagePrinter's device of Jean Frellon
Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543A woodcut of the printer's device of Jean Frellon appearing on the title page of Les Images de la Mort. The device features a crab holding a moth above the motto: MATVRA.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woodcut of the printer's device of Jean Frellon appearing on the title page of Les Images de la Mort. The device features a crab holding a moth above the motto: MATVRA. -
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).Date 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).Date 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).Date 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 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).Date 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 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).Date 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).Date 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).Date 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).Date 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).Date 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).Date 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).Date 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).Date 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).Date 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).Date 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 Drunkards
Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543A woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) pouring wine into the mouth of one of a group of revelers as one of his companions vomits over the side of the table. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Ephesians 5 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) pouring wine into the mouth of one of a group of revelers as one of his companions vomits over the side of the table. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Ephesians 5 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom). -
Still imageThe Duchess
Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543A woodcut depicting two skeletons (= Death) appearing before a duchess in her bed. One skeleton plays the violin, while the other pulls at her bed sheets. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from 2 Kings 1 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woodcut depicting two skeletons (= Death) appearing before a duchess in her bed. One skeleton plays the violin, while the other pulls at her bed sheets. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from 2 Kings 1 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom). -
Still imageThe Duke
Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543A woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) reaching for a duke, while a woman pleads before him over her child. In the upper left-hand corner is an hourglass representing human mortality. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Ezekiel 7 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) reaching for a duke, while a woman pleads before him over her child. In the upper left-hand corner is an hourglass representing human mortality. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Ezekiel 7 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom). -
Still imageThe Emperor
Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543A woodcut depicting an emperor listening to the petition of one of his subjects. A skeleton, representing death, holds the crown on the emperor’s head, as the emperor holds a broken sword. An orb, a scepter, and an hourglass sit on the ground at his feet. The emperor is also wearing the collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece. The woodcut is accompanied by verses from Isaiah 38 and 22 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woodcut depicting an emperor listening to the petition of one of his subjects. A skeleton, representing death, holds the crown on the emperor’s head, as the emperor holds a broken sword. An orb, a scepter, and an hourglass sit on the ground at his feet. The emperor is also wearing the collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece. The woodcut is accompanied by verses from Isaiah 38 and 22 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom). -
Still imageThe Empress
Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543A woodcut depicting Death escorting an empress as she and her court enjoy a walk outside the palace, and pointing out a nearby grave to display the limits of the empress' dominion. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Daniel 4 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woodcut depicting Death escorting an empress as she and her court enjoy a walk outside the palace, and pointing out a nearby grave to display the limits of the empress' dominion. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Daniel 4 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom). -
Still imageThe Execution of Death
Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543A woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) being executed as a man and woman look on. In the center is an hourglass, the reminder of human mortality. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Ecclesiastes 7 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) being executed as a man and woman look on. In the center is an hourglass, the reminder of human mortality. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Ecclesiastes 7 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom). -
Still imageThe Fall of Adam and Eve
Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543A woodcut depicting Adam and Eve eating from the Tree of Knowledge, thus committing the Original Sin. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Genesis 3 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woodcut depicting Adam and Eve eating from the Tree of Knowledge, thus committing the Original Sin. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Genesis 3 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom). -
Still imageThe Fool
Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543A woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) playing the bagpipes as he pulls a fool down the road. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Proverbs 7 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) playing the bagpipes as he pulls a fool down the road. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Proverbs 7 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom). -
Still imageThe Gamblers
Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543A woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) fighting a demon over one of three gamblers at a table. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Matthew 16 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) fighting a demon over one of three gamblers at a table. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Matthew 16 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom). -
Still imageThe Judge
Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543A woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) looking over a judge sitting in a chair as it tries to take the rod which symbolizes his authority. Two men stand before the judge: one is seen reaching into his purse to offer a bribe (which the judge appears eager to accept), while the other awaits his sentence. On the floor an hourglass, the reminder of human mortality, has been knocked over. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Amos 2 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) looking over a judge sitting in a chair as it tries to take the rod which symbolizes his authority. Two men stand before the judge: one is seen reaching into his purse to offer a bribe (which the judge appears eager to accept), while the other awaits his sentence. On the floor an hourglass, the reminder of human mortality, has been knocked over. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Amos 2 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom). -
Still imageThe King
Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543A woodcut depicting a king resting at a banquet as a skeleton (= Death) pours him something to drink. The hourglass on the table reminds the viewer of human mortality. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Ecclesiastes 10 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woodcut depicting a king resting at a banquet as a skeleton (= Death) pours him something to drink. The hourglass on the table reminds the viewer of human mortality. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Ecclesiastes 10 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom). -
Still imageThe Knight
Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543A woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) runing a lance through a knight wearing armor. An hourglass, the reminder of human mortality, lies overturned at their feet. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Job 34 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) runing a lance through a knight wearing armor. An hourglass, the reminder of human mortality, lies overturned at their feet. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Job 34 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom). -
Still imageThe Last Judgement
Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543A woodcut depicting Jesus siting on the earth, surrounded by a cloud of witnesses, for the last judgment. The woodcut is accompanied by verses from Romans 14 and Matthew 28 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woodcut depicting Jesus siting on the earth, surrounded by a cloud of witnesses, for the last judgment. The woodcut is accompanied by verses from Romans 14 and Matthew 28 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom). -
Still imageThe Merchant
Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543A woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) pulling on the coat of a merchant selling his wares on a wharf. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Proverbs 21 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) pulling on the coat of a merchant selling his wares on a wharf. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Proverbs 21 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom). -
Still imageThe Monk
Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543A woodcut depicting a monk fleeing from a skeleton (= Death). In the lower left corner, an hourglass sits on the ground as a representation of mortality. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Psalms 106 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woodcut depicting a monk fleeing from a skeleton (= Death). In the lower left corner, an hourglass sits on the ground as a representation of mortality. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Psalms 106 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom). -
Still imageThe Nobleman
Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543A woodcut depicting a nobleman fighting with a skeleton which represents Death. Behind the nobleman is an hourglass representing human mortality. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Psalms 88 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woodcut depicting a nobleman fighting with a skeleton which represents Death. Behind the nobleman is an hourglass representing human mortality. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Psalms 88 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom). -
Still imageThe Noblewoman
Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543A woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) beating a drum in front of a noble lady and her admirer. An hourglass, the reminder of human mortality, is in the bottom right corner. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Ruth 1 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) beating a drum in front of a noble lady and her admirer. An hourglass, the reminder of human mortality, is in the bottom right corner. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Ruth 1 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom). -
Still imageThe Nun
Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543A woodcut depicting a nun kneeling at an altar to pray as a skeleton (= Death) puts out the candles. The nun is distracted from her prayers by a young man sitting on the bed playing a lute. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Proverbs 14 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woodcut depicting a nun kneeling at an altar to pray as a skeleton (= Death) puts out the candles. The nun is distracted from her prayers by a young man sitting on the bed playing a lute. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Proverbs 14 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom). -
Still imageThe Old Man
Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543A woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) leading an old man by the hand into an open grave, while playing an instrument. An hourglass, the reminder of human mortality, is behind them. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Job 17 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) leading an old man by the hand into an open grave, while playing an instrument. An hourglass, the reminder of human mortality, is behind them. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Job 17 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom). -
Still imageThe Old Woman
Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543A woodcut depicting two skeletons, representing death, dancing around an old woman. A broken hourglass, representing time, sits on the ground in the lower left-hand corner. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Ecclesiastes 30 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woodcut depicting two skeletons, representing death, dancing around an old woman. A broken hourglass, representing time, sits on the ground in the lower left-hand corner. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Ecclesiastes 30 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom). -
Still imageThe Peddler
Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543A woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) tugging at a fleeing peddler. A lion stands at the feet of the peddler, looking away. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Matthew 11 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) tugging at a fleeing peddler. A lion stands at the feet of the peddler, looking away. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Matthew 11 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom). -
Still imageThe Physician
Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543A woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) visiting a physician and holding out a flask, while holding the hand of an old man with a cane. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Luke 4 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) visiting a physician and holding out a flask, while holding the hand of an old man with a cane. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Luke 4 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom). -
Still imageThe Ploughman
Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543A woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) driving the team of a ploughman. An hour-glass, representing time, hangs from the skeleton’s neck. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Genesis 3 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) driving the team of a ploughman. An hour-glass, representing time, hangs from the skeleton’s neck. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Genesis 3 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom). -
Still imageThe Pope
Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543A woodcut depicting the Pope wearing the papal triple tiara, crowns a king (the globus cruciger on the ground before him), as cardinals, bishops, skeletons (representing death; one in cardinal's garb), and two flying demons (one with papal decree in hand) look on. The woodcut is accompanied by verses from Joshua 20 and Psalms 108 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woodcut depicting the Pope wearing the papal triple tiara, crowns a king (the globus cruciger on the ground before him), as cardinals, bishops, skeletons (representing death; one in cardinal's garb), and two flying demons (one with papal decree in hand) look on. The woodcut is accompanied by verses from Joshua 20 and Psalms 108 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom). -
Still imageThe Preacher
Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543A woodcut depicting a preacher speaking to his congregation as a skeleton (= Death) taps on his shoulder holding an hourglass. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Isaiah 5 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woodcut depicting a preacher speaking to his congregation as a skeleton (= Death) taps on his shoulder holding an hourglass. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Isaiah 5 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom). -
Still imageThe Queen
Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543A woodcut depicting Death, wearing a jester's cap and holding an hourglass, seizing a queen while her attendants struggle to free her from his grip. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Isaiah 32 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woodcut depicting Death, wearing a jester's cap and holding an hourglass, seizing a queen while her attendants struggle to free her from his grip. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Isaiah 32 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom). -
Still imageThe Rich Man
Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543A woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) filling a basket with coins from a pile on a table surrounded by chests and sacks as a man attempts to send the skeleton away. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Luke 7 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) filling a basket with coins from a pile on a table surrounded by chests and sacks as a man attempts to send the skeleton away. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Luke 7 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom). -
Still imageThe Robber
Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543A woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) taking hold of a man who is in the proess of robbing a woman who is carrying a basket of goods. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Isaiah 38 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) taking hold of a man who is in the proess of robbing a woman who is carrying a basket of goods. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Isaiah 38 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom). -
Still imageThe Sailor
Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543A woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) breaking the mast of a ship in a storm as the crew look on in fright. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from 1 Timothy 6 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) breaking the mast of a ship in a storm as the crew look on in fright. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from 1 Timothy 6 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom). -
Still imageThe Soldier
Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543A woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) dueling a soldier on a battlefields as another skeleton plays a drum in the background. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Luke 11 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) dueling a soldier on a battlefields as another skeleton plays a drum in the background. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Luke 11 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom). -
Still imageThe Vicar
Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543A woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) leading a procession with a vicar holding the host in a monstrance. The skeleton rings a bell in his left hand and holds a lantern in his right, while holding an hourglass underneath his arm. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Wisdom of Solomon 7 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) leading a procession with a vicar holding the host in a monstrance. The skeleton rings a bell in his left hand and holds a lantern in his right, while holding an hourglass underneath his arm. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Wisdom of Solomon 7 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom). -
Still imageThe Waggoner
Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543A woodcut depicting two skeletons (= Death) destroy a wagon full of wine barrels while the waggoner looks on in distress. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from 1 Samuel 9 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woodcut depicting two skeletons (= Death) destroy a wagon full of wine barrels while the waggoner looks on in distress. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from 1 Samuel 9 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom). -
Still imageThe Young Child
Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543A woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) taking a child from their home as their mother is in the process of preparing a meal and another child cries after them. An hourglass, the reminder of human mortality, rests on the floor. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Job 14 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) taking a child from their home as their mother is in the process of preparing a meal and another child cries after them. An hourglass, the reminder of human mortality, rests on the floor. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Job 14 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom). -
TextWarhafftiger bericht vn[d] anzeygung, der wunderbarlichen gesicht : so am Himel vber Wittenberg sichtiglich von vilen gesehen vnd gehört worden. Noch andere wunderbarlich vnd erschrockliche gsicht im land Glaris am Himel gesehen zu Zürg im druck aussga
Melanchthon, Philipp, 1497-1560Summary: This tract is in two parts. It deals with a funeral seen in the skies over Wittenberg, and other marvels seen in the skies in Switzerland. The first part is by Melanchthon, who believed in astrology, and it has not hitherto been reported in Melanchthon literature. The second part by Ulrich Murer also appears to be unrecorded.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESSummary: This tract is in two parts. It deals with a funeral seen in the skies over Wittenberg, and other marvels seen in the skies in Switzerland. The first part is by Melanchthon, who believed in astrology, and it has not hitherto been reported in Melanchthon literature. The second part by Ulrich Murer also appears to be unrecorded.