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Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-77)

Abbess published 1651

RCIN 801889

Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-77)

Abbess published 1651

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Description

Death drags to r. an abess from the gate of a convent. A gesticulating nun behind. Plate to Dance of Death. In border C: 2 plates. 1st state
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Creator(s)

Search the collection Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-77)
(etcher)

After
Search the collection Hans Holbein the Younger (1497/8-1543)
(designer)

After
Search the collection Abraham van Dipenbeeck ('s-Hertogenbosch 1596 - Antwerp 1675)
(designer)
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General Subject Prints
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visual works
prints
Subject(s)
Religion & Theology
Religions and faiths
Religious orders
Nuns

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