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Dance of Death: The Merchant

Hans Holbein the Younger

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black and white woodcut image of a merchant being grabbed from behind by Death. The merchant has curly hair, wears a long-sleeved shirt and vest or doublet with buttons; he sits on a pile of barrels or bundles. Death wears a long-sleeved shirt. In the background are ships with multiple masts. The title "Der Kauffman" is written in black text at the top.

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683 × 893 px
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