Who created "The Old Man, from The Dance of Death"?

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

When was "The Old Man, from The Dance of Death" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1526, published 1538.

What medium is "The Old Man, from The Dance of Death"?

The Old Man, from The Dance of Death is Woodcut.

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

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

The Old Man, 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

19.57.32

Art Historical Context

Welcome to the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection of Renaissance prints. "The Old Man, from The Dance of Death is a masterful woodcut designed by Hans Holbein the around 1526 and expertly cut by Hans Lützel, then published posthumously in 1538. This tiny yet potent image (just 2 9/16 x 1 15/16 inches) belongs to Holbein's renowned series of 41 wood, which vividly illustrate the medieval allegory of *Danse Macabre*. In this tradition, Death dances indiscriminately with figures from every station of life, reminding viewers of mortality's universality amid the turbulent Reformation era. Hol...

The Old Man, from The Dance of Death

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