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The Dance of Death: The Preacher; The Priest

Hans Holbein the Younger

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black and white image of a preacher standing at a pulpit and addressing a group of people. The preacher wears a long robe and a hat. He stands on the left, gesturing with his right hand. A skull sits on the pulpit next to an hourglass. The group of people sit on benches or in chairs. They wear long robes and hats. Two people are on the floor. The background shows stone arches. The image is detailed and features many lines. It is set in a church or other place of worship.

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705 × 893 px
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