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

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

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

This artwork was created ca. 1526, published 1538.

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

The Child, from The Dance of Death is Woodcut.

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

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

The Child, from The Dance of Death

Hans Holbein the Younger|Hans Lützelburger

ca. 1526, published 1538

Medium

Woodcut

Dimensions

Sheet: 2 5/8 x 1 15/16 in. (6.6 x 4.9 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Rogers Fund, 1919

Accession Number

19.57.38

Art Historical Context

In the haunting woodcut *The Child, from The Dance of Death*, created around 1526 by Hans Holbein the Younger and masterfully cut by Hans Lützelburger, we encounter a poignant reminder of mortality's universality. Part of Holbein's renowned series *The Dance of Death* (Totentanz), this tiny print (just 2 5/8 x 1 15/16 inches) captures Death's skeletal grip on innocence, personified as a child—likely playing or skipping innocently into the jaws of fate. Published in 1538, the series drew from medieval allegories born amid plagues and wars, urging viewers to contemplate life's fragility regardle...

The Child, from The Dance of Death

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