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Plate X from the series “Le Triomphe de la mort”

Christian von Mechel and Hans Holbein The Younger

Plate X from the series “Le Triomphe de la mort”

1779

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Plate X from the series “Le Triomphe de la mort”

Christian von Mechel and Hans Holbein The Younger

Plate X from the series “Le Triomphe de la mort”

Plate X from the series “Le Triomphe de la mort”

1779

Physical Qualities Etching and engraving, Sheet: 353 x 301 mm. (13 7/8 x 11 7/8 in.) Plate: 289 x 225 mm. (11 3/8 x 8 7/8 in.)
Credit Line Garrett Collection
Object Number 1984.81.4305
Christian von Mechel published his "Oeuvre de Jean Holbein, ou, Recueil de gravures d’après ses plus beaux ouvrages, accompagnés d’explications historiques et critiques" (Basle: G. Haas, 1780-95) in four parts in one volume. The first part, dedicated to George III, includes 12 plates that encompass Mechel's interpretation of Hans Holbein's series "The Dance of Death."

Inscribed: Recto: upper right, in plate: "Pl: X." top left in plate: upper middle, in plate: "No. 37."; lower left, in plate: "D'après les dessins de J: Holbein."; lower right, in plate: "gravé par Chr/n de Mechel." top right in plate: upper middle, in plate: "No. 38."; lower left, in plate: "D'après les dessins de J: Holbein."; lower right, in plate: "gravé par Chr/n de Mechel." lower left, in plate: upper middle, in plate: "No. 39."; lower left, in plate: "D'après les dessins de J: Holbein."; lower right, in plate: "gravé par Chr/n de Mechel." lower right in plate: upper middle, in plate: "No. 40."; lower right, in plate: "D'après les dessins de J: Holbein."; lower right, in plate: "gravé par Chr/n de Mechel." Verso: middle, sideways in graphite: "5300 / 37 x 40"

Markings: CM: Claghorn

Artist

Christian von Mechel

1736–1816

Swiss, 1737-1817
Meet Christian von Mechel

Artist

Hans Holbein The Younger

1496–1542

German, 1497-1543
Meet Hans Holbein The Younger
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