Sujet

Denise Poncher before a Vision of Death; Poncher Hours, about 1500. Creator: Master of the Chronique Scandaleuse.

Légende

Denise Poncher before a Vision of Death; Poncher Hours, about 1500. Additional Info: Denise Poncher is depicted kneeling with her prayer book before Death, a terrifying skeleton covered in rotting flesh and holding numerous sickles. The jarring contrast between her innocent loveliness and the horrific specter looming above her is heightened by the presence of three victims lying on the ground nearby, who Death has already taken. This striking image was likely a reminder of mortality and the importance of prayer in protecting the soul.

Crédit

Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art

Notre référence

HRM24A76_279

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NA

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Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

66,6Mo (4,3Mo) / 33,9cm x 49,3cm / 4002 x 5820 (300dpi)

Mots clés

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