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Chretien Collection

Background imageChretien Collection: Death holds up his hour-glass to the Canon

Death holds up his hour-glass to the Canon as he enters a cathedral.. Handcolored engraving by Chretien de Mechel from Hans Holbein's The Triumph of Death

Background imageChretien Collection: Quietly resigned to his fate, the Bishop is

Quietly resigned to his fate, the Bishop is lead away by Death.. Handcolored engraving by Chretien de Mechel from Hans Holbein's The Triumph of Death

Background imageChretien Collection: Courtier Duke Beggar Woman Child Crown Leaves

Courtier Duke Beggar Woman Child Crown Leaves
courtier, Duke, beggar, woman, child, crown, leaves, finger, handcolored, engraving, Chretien, Mechel, Hans, Holbein, Triumph, Death, original, drawing, Peter, Paul, Rubens, skeleton, history

Background imageChretien Collection: Death taking the hat of the Cardinal as he

Death taking the hat of the Cardinal as he receives a messenger.. Handcolored engraving by Chretien de Mechel from Hans Holbein's The Triumph of Death

Background imageChretien Collection: Death embraces the Pope as he crowns an Emperor

Death embraces the Pope as he crowns an Emperor.. Handcolored engraving by Chretien de Mechel from Hans Holbein's The Triumph of Death, based on original drawings by Peter Paul Rubens, 1860

Background imageChretien Collection: A design for a sheath of a dagger with Death

A design for a sheath of a dagger with Death and various figures drawn by Holbein.. Handcolored engraving by Chretien de Mechel from Hans Holbein's The Triumph of Death, 1860

Background imageChretien Collection: Death, playing the bagpipes, lifts up the Fool's

Death, playing the bagpipes, lifts up the Fool's green robes to expose him.. Handcolored engraving by Chretien de Mechel from Hans Holbein's The Triumph of Death

Background imageChretien Collection: Death enters a cottage and carries off

Death enters a cottage and carries off the family's youngest Child.. Handcolored engraving by Chretien de Mechel from Hans Holbein's The Triumph of Death

Background imageChretien Collection: The Beggar sits forlornly on his crutches outside

The Beggar sits forlornly on his crutches outside the town walls.. Handcolored engraving by Chretien de Mechel from Hans Holbein's The Triumph of Death

Background imageChretien Collection: Death grabs holds of the Blind Man's stick

Death grabs holds of the Blind Man's stick and drags him away.. Handcolored engraving by Chretien de Mechel from Hans Holbein's The Triumph of Death

Background imageChretien Collection: Stickado Wooden Psalter Old Woman Rosary Bones

Stickado Wooden Psalter Old Woman Rosary Bones
stickado, wooden, psalter, old, woman, rosary, bones, handcolored, engraving, Chretien, Mechel, Hans, Holbein, Triumph, Death, original, drawing, Peter, Paul, Rubens, skeleton, history, historical

Background imageChretien Collection: Death leads the Old Man to the grave, beguiling

Death leads the Old Man to the grave, beguiling him with the music of a dulcimer.. Handcolored engraving by Chretien de Mechel from Hans Holbein's The Triumph of Death

Background imageChretien Collection: Death and a black Demon battle over the Gambler

Death and a black Demon battle over the Gambler at the gaming table.. Handcolored engraving by Chretien de Mechel from Hans Holbein's The Triumph of Death

Background imageChretien Collection: The Curse: Adam is digging in the ground, assisted by Death

The Curse: Adam is digging in the ground, assisted by Death.. Handcolored engraving by Chretien de Mechel from Hans Holbein's The Triumph of Death

Background imageChretien Collection: Death pulls back a Drunkard's head and pours

Death pulls back a Drunkard's head and pours a flagon of red wine down his throat.. Handcolored engraving by Chretien de Mechel from Hans Holbein's The Triumph of Death

Background imageChretien Collection: Death grabs the armed Robber as he assaults

Death grabs the armed Robber as he assaults a woman in the forest.. Handcolored engraving by Chretien de Mechel from Hans Holbein's The Triumph of Death

Background imageChretien Collection: Death bursts into the strong room of a Miser

Death bursts into the strong room of a Miser sitting among his chests and bags of gold.. Handcolored engraving by Chretien de Mechel from Hans Holbein's The Triumph of Death

Background imageChretien Collection: Death surprises the Waggoner as he transports

Death surprises the Waggoner as he transports three barrels of wine.. Handcolored engraving by Chretien de Mechel from Hans Holbein's The Triumph of Death

Background imageChretien Collection: Death smashes the mast as the Ship Owner wrings

Death smashes the mast as the Ship Owner wrings his hands in despair.. Handcolored engraving by Chretien de Mechel from Hans Holbein's The Triumph of Death

Background imageChretien Collection: One figure of Death grabs the Peddler, while

One figure of Death grabs the Peddler, while another plays a trump-marine.. Handcolored engraving by Chretien de Mechel from Hans Holbein's The Triumph of Death

Background imageChretien Collection: Death greets the Merchant after he has survived

Death greets the Merchant after he has survived a perilous voyage.. Handcolored engraving by Chretien de Mechel from Hans Holbein's The Triumph of Death

Background imageChretien Collection: Death and a rich client pay fees to a dishonest Lawyer

Death and a rich client pay fees to a dishonest Lawyer.. Handcolored engraving by Chretien de Mechel from Hans Holbein's The Triumph of Death, based on original drawings by Peter Paul Rubens, 1860

Background imageChretien Collection: A Demon blows corruption into the ear of a

A Demon blows corruption into the ear of a Magistrate while Death lies at his feet.. Handcolored engraving by Chretien de Mechel from Hans Holbein's The Triumph of Death

Background imageChretien Collection: Adam and Eve led out of Paradise by Death

Adam and Eve led out of Paradise by Death, who plays on a vielle or beggar's lyre.. Handcolored engraving by Chretien de Mechel from Hans Holbein's The Triumph of Death

Background imageChretien Collection: Death snatches the staff of office from

Death snatches the staff of office from the Judge as he receives a bribe.. Handcolored engraving by Chretien de Mechel from Hans Holbein's The Triumph of Death

Background imageChretien Collection: Death attacks a Soldier with a thigh-bone

Death attacks a Soldier with a thigh-bone, while another Death beats a drum behind them.. Handcolored engraving by Chretien de Mechel from Hans Holbein's The Triumph of Death

Background imageChretien Collection: The Nobleman vainly, with uplifted sword, endeavors

The Nobleman vainly, with uplifted sword, endeavors to liberate himself from the grasp of Death.. Handcolored engraving by Chretien de Mechel from Hans Holbein's The Triumph of Death

Background imageChretien Collection: Death extinguishes the candles on an altar

Death extinguishes the candles on an altar of a Nun and her lover.. Handcolored engraving by Chretien de Mechel from Hans Holbein's The Triumph of Death

Background imageChretien Collection: Death dances and beats a tambour before a Newlywed

Death dances and beats a tambour before a Newlywed wife and husband.. Handcolored engraving by Chretien de Mechel from Hans Holbein's The Triumph of Death

Background imageChretien Collection: Bride Wedding Dress Mirror Brush Hour Glass Necklace

Bride Wedding Dress Mirror Brush Hour Glass Necklace
Bride, wedding, dress, mirror, brush, hour, glass, necklace, bones, handcolored, engraving, Chretien, Mechel, Hans, Holbein, Triumph, Death, original, drawing, Peter, Paul, Rubens, skeleton, history

Background imageChretien Collection: Two figures of Death come for a Duchess sitting up in bed

Two figures of Death come for a Duchess sitting up in bed.. Handcolored engraving by Chretien de Mechel from Hans Holbein's The Triumph of Death, based on original drawings by Peter Paul Rubens

Background imageChretien Collection: Death as a jester drags away the Queen as she

Death as a jester drags away the Queen as she comes out of her palace.. Handcolored engraving by Chretien de Mechel from Hans Holbein's The Triumph of Death

Background imageChretien Collection: Death as an old woman points the Empress toward

Death as an old woman points the Empress toward an empty grave.. Handcolored engraving by Chretien de Mechel from Hans Holbein's The Triumph of Death

Background imageChretien Collection: Death as a cupbearer presents the King with his last drink

Death as a cupbearer presents the King with his last drink.. Handcolored engraving by Chretien de Mechel from Hans Holbein's The Triumph of Death, based on original drawings by Peter Paul Rubens

Background imageChretien Collection: Death grabs the crown of the Emperor seated

Death grabs the crown of the Emperor seated on a throne, and attended by his courtiers.. Handcolored engraving by Chretien de Mechel from Hans Holbein's The Triumph of Death

Background imageChretien Collection: Death holds out a skull to the Astrologer in

Death holds out a skull to the Astrologer in his study, looking attentively at an astrolabe.. Handcolored engraving by Chretien de Mechel from Hans Holbein's The Triumph of Death

Background imageChretien Collection: Death holds out a urinal to a Physician caring

Death holds out a urinal to a Physician caring for a decrepit old man.. Handcolored engraving by Chretien de Mechel from Hans Holbein's The Triumph of Death

Background imageChretien Collection: Death stands behind the Preacher and holds

Death stands behind the Preacher and holds a jaw-bone over his head.. Handcolored engraving by Chretien de Mechel from Hans Holbein's The Triumph of Death

Background imageChretien Collection: Death, grotesquely crowned with flags or feathers

Death, grotesquely crowned with flags or feathers, seizes the Abbess by her scapulary.. Handcolored engraving by Chretien de Mechel from Hans Holbein's The Triumph of Death

Background imageChretien Collection: Death takes the Abbot's miter and drags him away

Death takes the Abbot's miter and drags him away.. Handcolored engraving by Chretien de Mechel from Hans Holbein's The Triumph of Death, based on original drawings by Peter Paul Rubens, 1860

Background imageChretien Collection: Death seizes the Mendicant Friar as he enters

Death seizes the Mendicant Friar as he enters a convent with his money-box and wallet.. Handcolored engraving by Chretien de Mechel from Hans Holbein's The Triumph of Death

Background imageChretien Collection: Java War or Diponegoro War. 1825-1830. Spear rack of Governo

Java War or Diponegoro War. 1825-1830. Spear rack of Governor-General Jean Chretien Baud (1789-1859). Java. 1824. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Netherlands

Background imageChretien Collection: France Troyes

France Troyes
Distant view of Troyes across the surrounding fields, pretty much as its most famous son, the poet Chretien de Troyes, might have seen it in the 12th century. Date: 1835

Background imageChretien Collection: Vicomte De Vaux

Vicomte De Vaux
CHARLES GRANT, vicomte de VAUX French military, marechal des Camps et Armees de sa Majeste tres Chretien... Date: 18th century

Background imageChretien Collection: Chretien Malesherbes

Chretien Malesherbes
CHRETIEN GUILLAUME de LAMOIGNON de MALESHERBES French lawyer and statesman, who defended Louis XVI so was of course accused of treason and guillotined. Date: 1721 - 1794

Background imageChretien Collection: Queen Guinevere reinforcing the London tower

Queen Guinevere reinforcing the London tower

Background imageChretien Collection: General Franchet d Esperey and General Chretien

General Franchet d Esperey and General Chretien
Louis Felix Marie Francois Franchet d Esperey (1856-1942) and General Chretien outside a building. Date: 24 April 1916

Background imageChretien Collection: Pear / Bon Chretien D ete

Pear / Bon Chretien D ete
Bon Chretien d Ete



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