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

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

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

This artwork was created ca. 1526, published 1538.

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

The Countess, from The Dance of Death is Woodcut.

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

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

The Countess, from The Dance of Death

Hans Holbein the Younger|Hans Lützelburger

ca. 1526, published 1538

Medium

Woodcut

Dimensions

sheet: 2 9/16 x 1 7/8 in. (6.5 x 4.8 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Rogers Fund, 1919

Accession Number

19.57.33

Tags

SkeletonsWomenHourglass

Art Historical Context

In Hans Holbein the Younger's renowned *Dance of Death* series,The Countess* (ca. 1526, 1538) captures chilling inevitability of mortality through a masterful woodcut, meticulously cut by Hans Lützel. This tiny print (just 2 9/16 x 1 7/8 inches) belongs to a sequence of 41 illustrations that personify Death as a skeleton dancing with figures from every social stratum, from peasants to nobles. Here, a richly dressed countess pauses amid her finery, confronted by Death wielding an hourglass—a poignant symbol of fleeting time. Holbein's Northern Renaissance style shines in the intricate details:...

The Countess, from The Dance of Death

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