Publisher's Synopsis
The Celebrated Hans Holbein's Alphabet of Death is a book published in 1856 that features a collection of woodcuts created by the renowned German artist, Hans Holbein. The woodcuts depict a series of grim and macabre images, each representing a letter of the alphabet and accompanied by a short verse in Latin. The book is a reflection of the medieval tradition of memento mori, which aimed to remind people of their own mortality and the fleeting nature of life. The images in the book are haunting and thought-provoking, with each woodcut representing a different aspect of death, from the inevitability of decay to the suddenness of violence. The book is a fascinating insight into the art and culture of the 16th century, as well as a testament to the enduring power of Holbein's work.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
