Edelvrouw en de Dood 1524 - 1538

"Edelvrouw en de Dood" (Noblewoman and Death) is a woodcut by Hans Holbein the Younger, created between 1524 and 1538. The artwork depicts a noblewoman and her companion, a skeleton representing Death, who is dancing. This print is a famous example of "Danse Macabre" artwork that was popular during the Renaissance and reflects the medieval preoccupation with mortality. The print's detailed depiction of the skeletal figure and the somber expressions of the noblewoman and her companion reinforce the inevitability of death, a theme often explored in Holbein's works. The artwork is a powerful reminder of the transience of life and the importance of cherishing each moment. It is currently held at the Rijksmuseum in the Netherlands.