Rechter en de Dood 1524 - 1538

"Rechter en de Dood" (Judge and Death) is a woodcut by Hans Holbein the Younger, created between 1524 and 1538. The artwork depicts a scene where Death, represented as a skeletal figure, points a sword towards a judge sitting on a throne. Another figure, possibly representing a clerk, stands nearby. The use of woodcut printing, a technique popular during the Renaissance, allows for the creation of multiple copies of the artwork, making it accessible to a wider audience. This piece exemplifies Holbein's mastery of detail and the exploration of mortality themes.