Montaiglon, Anatole De
The Celebrated Hans Holbein's Alphabet of Death
- ISBN 13:
- 9781735320120
- author:
- Montaiglon, Anatole De
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Curious Publications
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 70
- Dimensions:
- 21 x 14.8 x 0.4 centimeters (0.1
- Genre:
- History, General, Arts & Photography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Hans Holbein's Alphabet of Death is a unique and fascinating work of art from the 16th century. Created by Hans Holbein, a renowned artist of the time, the alphabet features only 24 letters, as the Latin alphabet did not yet distinguish between I and J or U and V. This book is a reproduction of an 1856 edition compiled by French librarian and art historian Anatole de Courde de Montaiglon. The original work has been enlarged to allow a closer look at Holbein's meticulously detailed designs. The introduction to the book provides further insight into the creation and significance of the Alphabet of Death. By examining this unique alphabet, readers can gain a deeper understanding of the artistic and historical context in which it was created.
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