Blinde man en de Dood 1547

"Blinde man en de Dood" (Blind Man and Death) is a woodcut print from 1547 by Hans (II) Holbein, a renowned German artist of the Renaissance. This small, detailed print (65 mm x 50 mm) depicts a blind man being led by Death, a skeletal figure, across a rocky landscape. The scene emphasizes the inevitability of death, a theme that Holbein explored throughout his career. This print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies Holbein’s mastery of woodcut techniques, demonstrating his ability to create nuanced detail and expressive figures within a small format.