DOUCE, FRANCIS, ESQ. F.A.S.

Holbein's dance of death exhibited in elegant engravings on wood, With a Dissertation on the several Representations of that Subject. Also, Holbein's bible cuts, consisting of ninety illustrations on wood, with introduction by Thos. Frognall Dibdin.

London, 1858.

8vo. In green cloth. The entire front and back covers are beautifully decorated with large blind stamps. The spine is engraved and stamped in gilt, but it has become discolored over time. The inside of the book is clean and in good condition. The book is richly illustrated in black and white and includes Holbein's alphabet.

"Holbein's Dance of Death" and "Holbein's Bible Cuts" with an introduction by Thomas Frognall Dibdin. These works were published in the early 19th century and contain woodcut illustrations by the Swiss artist Hans Holbein the Younger. "Holbein's Dance of Death" depicts a series of allegorical images of Death interacting with people from all walks of life, while "Holbein's Bible Cuts" includes woodcuts of scenes from the Bible. The works are considered important examples of Holbein's art and have been influential in the field of book illustration.

Order-nr.: 60312