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Skeleton of death aiming a dart at a corpulent man drinking wine
5893175 Skeleton of death aiming a dart at a corpulent man drinking wine; (add.info.: Skeleton of death aiming a dart at a corpulent man raising a glass and waving his wig. Death and the Drunkard. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Joshua Gleadah after an illustration by Benedictus Antonio Van Assen from The British Dance of Death, Hodgson, London, 1823.); © Florilegius
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Arrow Arrows Bald Benedictus Antonio Van Assen Bottle Claret Dart Joshua Gleadah Red Wine Regency Era Robert Cruikshank The British Dance Of Death Deaths Dying Mortality Passed Away
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In this striking image from the 19th century, we see a chilling scene unfold before our eyes. A skeleton of death takes aim with a deadly dart at a corpulent man who is indulging in wine. The contrast between life and death is stark as the skeletal figure looms over the man, his intentions clear.
The corpulent man, oblivious to the impending danger, raises his glass in a toast while waving his wig in jest. It's as if he is mocking death itself, unaware of the imminent threat that hovers above him. The symbolism of mortality and excess are powerfully depicted in this hand-colored engraving by Joshua Gleadah after an illustration by Benedictus Antonio Van Assen.
As we gaze upon this scene from "The British Dance of Death," we are reminded of our own mortality and the consequences of living a life filled with indulgence and recklessness. The skeleton aiming its dart serves as a sobering reminder that death comes for us all, regardless of wealth or status.
This print serves as a timeless reflection on human nature and our inevitable fate. It challenges us to consider how we choose to live our lives and what legacy we will leave behind when faced with the ultimate adversary - death itself.
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