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Der Groff (The Count)

Hans Lützelburger after Hans Holbein the Younger

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a person in an elaborate outfit being confronted by a skeletal figure. The drawing depicts a scene where an ornately dressed figure is in the foreground. They are adorned with detailed garments featuring textures such as pleats and an elaborate cloak, and a wide-brimmed hat lies on the ground nearby. Behind them stands a skeletal figure wielding a scythe. The background shows a landscape of hills and skies.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1526
Medium
woodcut
Dimensions
2596 × 3543 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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