Who created "The Abbot, from The Dance of Death"?

The Abbot, from The Dance of Death was created by Hans Holbein the Younger|Hans Lützelburger in ca. 1526, published 1538.

When was "The Abbot, from The Dance of Death" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1526, published 1538.

What medium is "The Abbot, from The Dance of Death"?

The Abbot, from The Dance of Death is Woodcut.

Is "The Abbot, from The Dance of Death" in the public domain?

Yes, The Abbot, from The Dance of Death is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Abbot, from The Dance of Death

Hans Holbein the Younger|Hans Lützelburger

ca. 1526, published 1538

Medium

Woodcut

Dimensions

sheet: 2 9/16 x 1 15/16 in. (6.5 x 4.9 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Rogers Fund, 1919

Accession Number

19.57.14

Tags

MenSkeletons

Art Historical Context

In the iconic series *The Dance of Death Hans Holbein the Younger this striking woodcut *The Abbot* around 1526, with masterful cutting by Hans Lützel and publication in 1538. Measuring just 2 9/16 x 1 15/16 inches, this tiny print packs a profound punch, exemplifying the Northern Renaissance's blend of intricate detail and moral urgency. Woodcuts like this allowed for affordable dissemination of art, making Holbein's allegorical visions accessible to a wide audience during a time of religious upheaval. The image captures a skeleton—symbolizing Death—interrupting an abbot mid-feast, tugging h...

The Abbot, from The Dance of Death

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