Bridal pair, from the Dance of Death 1651 - 1800

This etching by Wenceslaus Hollar, titled *Bridal pair, from the Dance of Death*, depicts a bride and groom standing in a room with a skeletal figure playing a drum. Death is the central figure, and the Latin inscription at the bottom translates to "Death shall separate me and you." This print was created between 1651 and 1800 and is part of Hollar's *Dance of Death* series, which was inspired by Hans Holbein's earlier work of the same name. Hollar was a prolific engraver and draughtsman who worked in England and Europe, producing numerous prints on various subjects, including portraits, landscapes, and religious scenes. This work reflects the universal themes of mortality and the transience of life.