The dance of death exhibited in elegant engravings on wood with a dissertation on the several representations of that subject but more particularly on those ascribed to Macaber and Hans Holbein / by F. Douce.

  • Douce, Francis, 1757-1834.
Date:
1833
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Licence: Public Domain Mark

Credit: The dance of death exhibited in elegant engravings on wood with a dissertation on the several representations of that subject but more particularly on those ascribed to Macaber and Hans Holbein / by F. Douce. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by Royal College of Physicians, London. The original may be consulted at Royal College of Physicians, London.

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    Upright, 3^ by 2. This is not included in his Dance of Death. The same slightly retouched, with German verses. A small engraving, by Chodowiecki, of Death ap- proaching a dying man attended by his family and a physician. Oblong, 2^ by 2. A modern engraving, in titled “ An emblem of a modern marriage. Death habited as a beau stands by a lady, who points to a monument inscribed “ Requi- escat in pace.” Above a weeping Cupid with an inverted torch. At bottom No smiles for us the Godhead wears, His torch inverted and his face in tears. Drawn by M. H. from a sketch cut with a diamond on a pane of glass. Published according to act of parlia- ment, June 15, 1775. A modern caricature intitled “ A patch for t’other eye.” Death is about to place a patch on the right eye of an old general, who has one already on the other. His hat and truncheon lie on the ground, and he is drawing his sword for the purpose of opposing the in- tention of his grim adversary, exclaiming at the same time, Oh G—d d—n ye, if that’s your sport, have at ye.” Upright, 8 inches by 7. A small engraving by Chr. de Mechel, 1775, of an apothecary’s shop. He holds up a urinal to a patient who comes to consult him, behind whom Death is stand- ing and laying hands upon him. Below these verses: Docteur, en vain tu projettes De prononcer sur cette eau, La mort rit de tes recettes Et conduit I’homme au tombeau. Oblong, 4 by 3. An anonymous and spirited etching of Death ob- sequiously and with his arms crossed entering a room