37. The Miser 38. The Robber 39. The Drunkards 40. The Gamblers

1780

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Christian von Mechel and Hans Holbein The Younger

37. The Miser 38. The Robber 39. The Drunkards 40. The Gamblers

Artist: Christian von Mechel
Artist: Hans Holbein The Younger

37. The Miser 38. The Robber 39. The Drunkards 40. The Gamblers

1780

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.)

Portfolio/Series Plate X from the series "The Dance of Death" ("Le Triomphe de la mort")

Credit Line Garrett Collection

Object Number 1984.81.4305

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