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Broadside Dance of Death, “Stirb…”, Conrad Meyer, Master Engraving

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Dance of Death Broadside Todtentanz Einblattdruck Meyer, Conrad 1618-1689 Stirb, eh du sterbst, dass nicht verderbst [Der Todesengel zwischen Laster (= Bacchus ) und Frömmigkeit] 14 x 13 cm (Etched Image) 23,2 x 14,3 cm (Copper Engraving). Flush mounted on large folio leaf (as published). Hollstein's German engravings, etchings and woodcuts, Bd. XXVII, Amsterdam 1980, S. 128, Nr. 210; Zürcher Neujahrsblätter, Zürich 1971, S. 3. Published: "Einer Tugendliebenden Jugend in Zürich, ab der Burgerbibliot., für das 1655 Jahr verehrt" From the scarce series of broadsides produced on New Year’s Day each year by the Library of Zurich. Text by Johann Wilhelm Simler. Small stain to plate. Mounting paper spotted and a with some staining. Exceedingly rare.
  • Similar to:
    J. Meyer (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.6 in (32 cm)Width: 15.75 in (40 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
  • Style:
    Renaissance (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Paper,Etched
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1650-1659
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1655
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Norwich, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7031229767192
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