The Dance Of Death: Exhibited In Elegant Engravings On Wood (1833)

The Dance of Death: Exhibited in Elegant Engravings on Wood is a book published in 1833 by Francis Douce. The book features a collection of wood engravings that depict the Dance of Death, a medieval concept that portrays death as a skeletal figure dancing with people from all walks of life, regardless of their status or wealth. The engravings are accompanied by verses in both English and French that describe the scenes depicted in the images. The book also includes an introduction by Douce that provides historical context for the Dance of Death and its significance in medieval art and literature. The engravings in the book are highly detailed and showcase the skill and artistry of the engravers who created them. The Dance of Death: Exhibited in Elegant Engravings on Wood is a fascinating glimpse into medieval art and culture, and a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of art history.With A Dissertation On The Several Representations Of That Subject But More Particularly On Those Ascribed To Macaber And Hans Holbein.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.