Keizer en de Dood 1524 - 1538

"Keizer en de Dood" (Emperor and Death) is a woodcut print by Hans Holbein the Younger, created between 1524 and 1538. It depicts a powerful emperor, with a crown and sword, confronted by Death, who is represented as a skeletal figure. The emperor's composure in the face of death conveys a sense of mortality and the transient nature of power. The artwork's dramatic composition, intricate details, and poignant symbolism made it a popular subject for early modern prints, reflecting the anxieties and beliefs of the time.