{"title":"Merian, The Dance of Death","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"merian-dance-death000","title":"Frontispiece to Dance of Death","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtist or Author: \u003c\/b\u003eMatthaus Merian\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWork: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eTodten-Tantz … or The Dance of the Dead\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate of Publication: \u003c\/b\u003e1725\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle: \u003c\/b\u003eEngraving with Old Hand-coloring\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaper Size: \u003c\/b\u003e~ 6 1\/2\" by 8\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition: \u003c\/b\u003eThe work is very good condition overall.  The engravings may exhibit some toning or foxing due to age, but beautifully rendered color and details.  Many of the engravings available from the work have been archivally rebacked.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription of the work:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis rare and early engraving is from Matthaus Merian's \u003cem\u003eTodten-Tantz, wie derselbe in der löblichen und weit-berühmten Stadt Basel, als ein Spiegel menschlicher Beschaffenheit...\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eThe Dance of the Dead... The Dance of Death, as it can be seen in the laudable and world-famous city of Basel\u003c\/em\u003e. This engraving was published in Frankfurt in 1725 by Joh. B. Andrea and H. Hort.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe engravings are printed from the original plates used for \u003cem\u003eGrossbasler Totentanz\u003c\/em\u003e first published in Basel in 1621.   This is an enchanting rendering of Merian's work with very old hand-coloring added to the plate, often with added borders or details.  There is a top coating providing a nice sheen to the color.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMerian first rendered the 'Dance of Death' mural in 1616, just after Emanuel Bock's restoration. He published the most complete and reliable representation of the 'Dance of Death.' He viewed the mural as \"'a mirror of human existence' in which people should recognize themselves in their transience and the resulting demand for a meaningful, God-devoted Christian life.\" (exhibition catalogue: Dances of Death of the HAB)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMatthaeus Merian (1593-1650) was part of an exceptional artistic family. He was an artist and engraver himself that was born in Switzerland, and received training in engraving in Zurich, Nancy, Paris, and Strasbourg. He settled in Frankfurt where he worked for Johann Theodor de Bry, another accomplished publisher, and married his daughter, Maria Magdelena de Bry. He was the father of Matthaeus the Younger and the celebrated naturalist and artist, Maria Sibylla Merian. He took over De Bry's published house upon his death in 1623, and became particularly noted for his town views due to their artistry and accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trillium Rare Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43765762588746,"sku":"merian-dance-death000","price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/7960\/7882\/files\/merian-dance-death000.jpg?v=1782931120"},{"product_id":"merian-dance-death001","title":"Memento Mori (Remember Death)","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtist or Author: \u003c\/b\u003eMatthaus Merian\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWork: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eTodten-Tantz … or The Dance of the Dead\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate of Publication: \u003c\/b\u003e1725\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle: \u003c\/b\u003eEngraving\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaper Size: \u003c\/b\u003e~ 6 1\/2\" by 8\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition: \u003c\/b\u003eThe work is very good condition overall.  There is some text bleed through to the engraving, color could be added to the plate to make it barely noticeable in the image.  The engravings may exhibit some toning or foxing due to age.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription of the work:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis rare and early engraving is from Matthaus Merian's \u003cem\u003eTodten-Tantz, wie derselbe in der löblichen und weit-berühmten Stadt Basel, als ein Spiegel menschlicher Beschaffenheit...\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eThe Dance of the Dead... The Dance of Death, as it can be seen in the laudable and world-famous city of Basel\u003c\/em\u003e. This engraving was published in Frankfurt in 1725 by Joh. B. Andrea and H. Hort.  The engravings are printed from the original plates used for \u003cem\u003eGrossbasler Totentanz\u003c\/em\u003e first published in Basel in 1621. .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMerian first rendered the 'Dance of Death' mural in 1616, just after Emanuel Bock's restoration. He published the most complete and reliable representation of the 'Dance of Death.' He viewed the mural as \"'a mirror of human existence' in which people should recognize themselves in their transience and the resulting demand for a meaningful, God-devoted Christian life.\" (exhibition catalogue: Dances of Death of the HAB)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMatthaeus Merian (1593-1650) was part of an exceptional artistic family. He was an artist and engraver himself that was born in Switzerland, and received training in engraving in Zurich, Nancy, Paris, and Strasbourg. He settled in Frankfurt where he worked for Johann Theodor de Bry, another accomplished publisher, and married his daughter, Maria Magdelena de Bry. He was the father of Matthaeus the Younger and the celebrated naturalist and artist, Maria Sibylla Merian. He took over De Bry's published house upon his death in 1623, and became particularly noted for his town views due to their artistry and accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trillium Rare Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43765762621514,"sku":"merian-dance-death001","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/7960\/7882\/files\/merian-dance-death001.jpg?v=1782931121"},{"product_id":"merian-dance-death002","title":"Dance of Death (Image is man in one direction, Skeleton when flipped)","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtist or Author: \u003c\/b\u003eMatthaus Merian\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWork: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eTodten-Tantz … or The Dance of the Dead\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate of Publication: \u003c\/b\u003e1725\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle: \u003c\/b\u003eEngraving\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaper Size: \u003c\/b\u003e~ 6 1\/2\" by 8\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition: \u003c\/b\u003eThe work is very good condition overall.  The engravings may exhibit some toning or foxing due to age.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription of the work:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis rare and early engraving is from Matthaus Merian's \u003cem\u003eTodten-Tantz, wie derselbe in der löblichen und weit-berühmten Stadt Basel, als ein Spiegel menschlicher Beschaffenheit...\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eThe Dance of the Dead... The Dance of Death, as it can be seen in the laudable and world-famous city of Basel\u003c\/em\u003e. This engraving was published in Frankfurt in 1725 by Joh. B. Andrea and H. Hort.  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He was the father of Matthaeus the Younger and the celebrated naturalist and artist, Maria Sibylla Merian. He took over De Bry's published house upon his death in 1623, and became particularly noted for his town views due to their artistry and accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trillium Rare Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43765762654282,"sku":"merian-dance-death002","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/7960\/7882\/files\/merian-dance-death002.jpg?v=1782931122"},{"product_id":"merian-dance-death045","title":"Dance of Death","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtist or Author: \u003c\/b\u003eMatthaus Merian\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWork: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eTodten-Tantz … or The Dance of the Dead\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate of Publication: \u003c\/b\u003e1725\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle: \u003c\/b\u003eEngraving with Old Hand-coloring\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaper Size: \u003c\/b\u003e~ 6 1\/2\" by 8\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition: \u003c\/b\u003eThe work is very good condition overall.  The engravings may exhibit some toning or foxing due to age, but beautifully rendered color and details.  Many of the engravings available from the work have been archivally rebacked.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription of the work:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis rare and early engraving is from Matthaus Merian's \u003cem\u003eTodten-Tantz, wie derselbe in der löblichen und weit-berühmten Stadt Basel, als ein Spiegel menschlicher Beschaffenheit...\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eThe Dance of the Dead... The Dance of Death, as it can be seen in the laudable and world-famous city of Basel\u003c\/em\u003e. This engraving was published in Frankfurt in 1725 by Joh. B. Andrea and H. Hort.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe engravings are printed from the original plates used for \u003cem\u003eGrossbasler Totentanz\u003c\/em\u003e first published in Basel in 1621.   This is an enchanting rendering of Merian's work with very old hand-coloring added to the plate, often with added borders or details.  There is a top coating providing a nice sheen to the color.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMerian first rendered the 'Dance of Death' mural in 1616, just after Emanuel Bock's restoration. He published the most complete and reliable representation of the 'Dance of Death.' He viewed the mural as \"'a mirror of human existence' in which people should recognize themselves in their transience and the resulting demand for a meaningful, God-devoted Christian life.\" (exhibition catalogue: Dances of Death of the HAB)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMatthaeus Merian (1593-1650) was part of an exceptional artistic family. 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The engravings may exhibit some toning or foxing due to age, but beautifully rendered color and details.  Many of the engravings available from the work have been archivally rebacked.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription of the work:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis rare and early engraving is from Matthaus Merian's \u003cem\u003eTodten-Tantz, wie derselbe in der löblichen und weit-berühmten Stadt Basel, als ein Spiegel menschlicher Beschaffenheit...\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eThe Dance of the Dead... The Dance of Death, as it can be seen in the laudable and world-famous city of Basel\u003c\/em\u003e. This engraving was published in Frankfurt in 1725 by Joh. B. Andrea and H. 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The engravings may exhibit some toning or foxing due to age, but beautifully rendered color and details.  Many of the engravings available from the work have been archivally rebacked.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription of the work:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis rare and early engraving is from Matthaus Merian's \u003cem\u003eTodten-Tantz, wie derselbe in der löblichen und weit-berühmten Stadt Basel, als ein Spiegel menschlicher Beschaffenheit...\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eThe Dance of the Dead... The Dance of Death, as it can be seen in the laudable and world-famous city of Basel\u003c\/em\u003e. This engraving was published in Frankfurt in 1725 by Joh. B. Andrea and H. 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The engravings may exhibit some toning or foxing due to age, but beautifully rendered color and details.  Many of the engravings available from the work have been archivally rebacked.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription of the work:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis rare and early engraving is from Matthaus Merian's \u003cem\u003eTodten-Tantz, wie derselbe in der löblichen und weit-berühmten Stadt Basel, als ein Spiegel menschlicher Beschaffenheit...\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eThe Dance of the Dead... The Dance of Death, as it can be seen in the laudable and world-famous city of Basel\u003c\/em\u003e. This engraving was published in Frankfurt in 1725 by Joh. B. Andrea and H. 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He was an artist and engraver himself that was born in Switzerland, and received training in engraving in Zurich, Nancy, Paris, and Strasbourg. He settled in Frankfurt where he worked for Johann Theodor de Bry, another accomplished publisher, and married his daughter, Maria Magdelena de Bry. He was the father of Matthaeus the Younger and the celebrated naturalist and artist, Maria Sibylla Merian. 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The engravings may exhibit some toning or foxing due to age, but beautifully rendered color and details.  Many of the engravings available from the work have been archivally rebacked.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription of the work:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis rare and early engraving is from Matthaus Merian's \u003cem\u003eTodten-Tantz, wie derselbe in der löblichen und weit-berühmten Stadt Basel, als ein Spiegel menschlicher Beschaffenheit...\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eThe Dance of the Dead... The Dance of Death, as it can be seen in the laudable and world-famous city of Basel\u003c\/em\u003e. This engraving was published in Frankfurt in 1725 by Joh. B. Andrea and H. 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He was an artist and engraver himself that was born in Switzerland, and received training in engraving in Zurich, Nancy, Paris, and Strasbourg. He settled in Frankfurt where he worked for Johann Theodor de Bry, another accomplished publisher, and married his daughter, Maria Magdelena de Bry. He was the father of Matthaeus the Younger and the celebrated naturalist and artist, Maria Sibylla Merian. 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The engravings may exhibit some toning or foxing due to age, but beautifully rendered color and details.  Many of the engravings available from the work have been archivally rebacked.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription of the work:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis rare and early engraving is from Matthaus Merian's \u003cem\u003eTodten-Tantz, wie derselbe in der löblichen und weit-berühmten Stadt Basel, als ein Spiegel menschlicher Beschaffenheit...\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eThe Dance of the Dead... The Dance of Death, as it can be seen in the laudable and world-famous city of Basel\u003c\/em\u003e. This engraving was published in Frankfurt in 1725 by Joh. B. Andrea and H. 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The engravings may exhibit some toning or foxing due to age, but beautifully rendered color and details.  Many of the engravings available from the work have been archivally rebacked.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription of the work:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis rare and early engraving is from Matthaus Merian's \u003cem\u003eTodten-Tantz, wie derselbe in der löblichen und weit-berühmten Stadt Basel, als ein Spiegel menschlicher Beschaffenheit...\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eThe Dance of the Dead... The Dance of Death, as it can be seen in the laudable and world-famous city of Basel\u003c\/em\u003e. This engraving was published in Frankfurt in 1725 by Joh. B. Andrea and H. 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He was an artist and engraver himself that was born in Switzerland, and received training in engraving in Zurich, Nancy, Paris, and Strasbourg. He settled in Frankfurt where he worked for Johann Theodor de Bry, another accomplished publisher, and married his daughter, Maria Magdelena de Bry. He was the father of Matthaeus the Younger and the celebrated naturalist and artist, Maria Sibylla Merian. He took over De Bry's published house upon his death in 1623, and became particularly noted for his town views due to their artistry and accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trillium Rare Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43765764063306,"sku":"merian-dance-death059","price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/7960\/7882\/files\/merian-dance-death059.jpg?v=1782931134"},{"product_id":"merian-dance-death061","title":"Dance of Death","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtist or Author: \u003c\/b\u003eMatthaus Merian\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWork: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eTodten-Tantz … or The Dance of the Dead\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate of Publication: \u003c\/b\u003e1725\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle: \u003c\/b\u003eEngraving with Old Hand-coloring\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaper Size: \u003c\/b\u003e~ 6 1\/2\" by 8\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition: \u003c\/b\u003eThe work is very good condition overall.  The engravings may exhibit some toning or foxing due to age, but beautifully rendered color and details.  Many of the engravings available from the work have been archivally rebacked.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription of the work:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis rare and early engraving is from Matthaus Merian's \u003cem\u003eTodten-Tantz, wie derselbe in der löblichen und weit-berühmten Stadt Basel, als ein Spiegel menschlicher Beschaffenheit...\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eThe Dance of the Dead... The Dance of Death, as it can be seen in the laudable and world-famous city of Basel\u003c\/em\u003e. This engraving was published in Frankfurt in 1725 by Joh. B. Andrea and H. 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He was an artist and engraver himself that was born in Switzerland, and received training in engraving in Zurich, Nancy, Paris, and Strasbourg. He settled in Frankfurt where he worked for Johann Theodor de Bry, another accomplished publisher, and married his daughter, Maria Magdelena de Bry. He was the father of Matthaeus the Younger and the celebrated naturalist and artist, Maria Sibylla Merian. He took over De Bry's published house upon his death in 1623, and became particularly noted for his town views due to their artistry and accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trillium Rare Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43765764096074,"sku":"merian-dance-death061","price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/7960\/7882\/files\/merian-dance-death061.jpg?v=1782931135"},{"product_id":"merian-dance-death063","title":"Dance of Death","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtist or Author: \u003c\/b\u003eMatthaus Merian\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWork: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eTodten-Tantz … or The Dance of the Dead\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate of Publication: \u003c\/b\u003e1725\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle: \u003c\/b\u003eEngraving with Old Hand-coloring\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaper Size: \u003c\/b\u003e~ 6 1\/2\" by 8\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition: \u003c\/b\u003eThe work is very good condition overall.  The engravings may exhibit some toning or foxing due to age, but beautifully rendered color and details.  Many of the engravings available from the work have been archivally rebacked.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription of the work:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis rare and early engraving is from Matthaus Merian's \u003cem\u003eTodten-Tantz, wie derselbe in der löblichen und weit-berühmten Stadt Basel, als ein Spiegel menschlicher Beschaffenheit...\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eThe Dance of the Dead... The Dance of Death, as it can be seen in the laudable and world-famous city of Basel\u003c\/em\u003e. This engraving was published in Frankfurt in 1725 by Joh. B. Andrea and H. 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He was an artist and engraver himself that was born in Switzerland, and received training in engraving in Zurich, Nancy, Paris, and Strasbourg. He settled in Frankfurt where he worked for Johann Theodor de Bry, another accomplished publisher, and married his daughter, Maria Magdelena de Bry. He was the father of Matthaeus the Younger and the celebrated naturalist and artist, Maria Sibylla Merian. He took over De Bry's published house upon his death in 1623, and became particularly noted for his town views due to their artistry and accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trillium Rare Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43765764128842,"sku":"merian-dance-death063","price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/7960\/7882\/files\/merian-dance-death063.jpg?v=1782931136"},{"product_id":"merian-dance-death065","title":"Dance of Death","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtist or Author: \u003c\/b\u003eMatthaus Merian\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWork: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eTodten-Tantz … or The Dance of the Dead\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate of Publication: \u003c\/b\u003e1725\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle: \u003c\/b\u003eEngraving with Old Hand-coloring\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaper Size: \u003c\/b\u003e~ 6 1\/2\" by 8\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition: \u003c\/b\u003eThe work is very good condition overall.  The engravings may exhibit some toning or foxing due to age, but beautifully rendered color and details.  Many of the engravings available from the work have been archivally rebacked.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription of the work:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis rare and early engraving is from Matthaus Merian's \u003cem\u003eTodten-Tantz, wie derselbe in der löblichen und weit-berühmten Stadt Basel, als ein Spiegel menschlicher Beschaffenheit...\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eThe Dance of the Dead... The Dance of Death, as it can be seen in the laudable and world-famous city of Basel\u003c\/em\u003e. This engraving was published in Frankfurt in 1725 by Joh. B. Andrea and H. 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He was an artist and engraver himself that was born in Switzerland, and received training in engraving in Zurich, Nancy, Paris, and Strasbourg. He settled in Frankfurt where he worked for Johann Theodor de Bry, another accomplished publisher, and married his daughter, Maria Magdelena de Bry. He was the father of Matthaeus the Younger and the celebrated naturalist and artist, Maria Sibylla Merian. 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He was an artist and engraver himself that was born in Switzerland, and received training in engraving in Zurich, Nancy, Paris, and Strasbourg. He settled in Frankfurt where he worked for Johann Theodor de Bry, another accomplished publisher, and married his daughter, Maria Magdelena de Bry. He was the father of Matthaeus the Younger and the celebrated naturalist and artist, Maria Sibylla Merian. 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He was an artist and engraver himself that was born in Switzerland, and received training in engraving in Zurich, Nancy, Paris, and Strasbourg. He settled in Frankfurt where he worked for Johann Theodor de Bry, another accomplished publisher, and married his daughter, Maria Magdelena de Bry. He was the father of Matthaeus the Younger and the celebrated naturalist and artist, Maria Sibylla Merian. 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The engravings may exhibit some toning or foxing due to age, but beautifully rendered color and details.  Many of the engravings available from the work have been archivally rebacked.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription of the work:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis rare and early engraving is from Matthaus Merian's \u003cem\u003eTodten-Tantz, wie derselbe in der löblichen und weit-berühmten Stadt Basel, als ein Spiegel menschlicher Beschaffenheit...\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eThe Dance of the Dead... The Dance of Death, as it can be seen in the laudable and world-famous city of Basel\u003c\/em\u003e. This engraving was published in Frankfurt in 1725 by Joh. B. Andrea and H. 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He was an artist and engraver himself that was born in Switzerland, and received training in engraving in Zurich, Nancy, Paris, and Strasbourg. He settled in Frankfurt where he worked for Johann Theodor de Bry, another accomplished publisher, and married his daughter, Maria Magdelena de Bry. He was the father of Matthaeus the Younger and the celebrated naturalist and artist, Maria Sibylla Merian. 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The engravings may exhibit some toning or foxing due to age, but beautifully rendered color and details.  Many of the engravings available from the work have been archivally rebacked.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription of the work:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis rare and early engraving is from Matthaus Merian's \u003cem\u003eTodten-Tantz, wie derselbe in der löblichen und weit-berühmten Stadt Basel, als ein Spiegel menschlicher Beschaffenheit...\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eThe Dance of the Dead... The Dance of Death, as it can be seen in the laudable and world-famous city of Basel\u003c\/em\u003e. This engraving was published in Frankfurt in 1725 by Joh. B. Andrea and H. 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The engravings may exhibit some toning or foxing due to age, but beautifully rendered color and details.  Many of the engravings available from the work have been archivally rebacked.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription of the work:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis rare and early engraving is from Matthaus Merian's \u003cem\u003eTodten-Tantz, wie derselbe in der löblichen und weit-berühmten Stadt Basel, als ein Spiegel menschlicher Beschaffenheit...\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eThe Dance of the Dead... The Dance of Death, as it can be seen in the laudable and world-famous city of Basel\u003c\/em\u003e. This engraving was published in Frankfurt in 1725 by Joh. B. Andrea and H. 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He was an artist and engraver himself that was born in Switzerland, and received training in engraving in Zurich, Nancy, Paris, and Strasbourg. He settled in Frankfurt where he worked for Johann Theodor de Bry, another accomplished publisher, and married his daughter, Maria Magdelena de Bry. He was the father of Matthaeus the Younger and the celebrated naturalist and artist, Maria Sibylla Merian. 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He was an artist and engraver himself that was born in Switzerland, and received training in engraving in Zurich, Nancy, Paris, and Strasbourg. He settled in Frankfurt where he worked for Johann Theodor de Bry, another accomplished publisher, and married his daughter, Maria Magdelena de Bry. He was the father of Matthaeus the Younger and the celebrated naturalist and artist, Maria Sibylla Merian. 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He was an artist and engraver himself that was born in Switzerland, and received training in engraving in Zurich, Nancy, Paris, and Strasbourg. He settled in Frankfurt where he worked for Johann Theodor de Bry, another accomplished publisher, and married his daughter, Maria Magdelena de Bry. He was the father of Matthaeus the Younger and the celebrated naturalist and artist, Maria Sibylla Merian. 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He was an artist and engraver himself that was born in Switzerland, and received training in engraving in Zurich, Nancy, Paris, and Strasbourg. He settled in Frankfurt where he worked for Johann Theodor de Bry, another accomplished publisher, and married his daughter, Maria Magdelena de Bry. He was the father of Matthaeus the Younger and the celebrated naturalist and artist, Maria Sibylla Merian. 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The engravings may exhibit some toning or foxing due to age, but beautifully rendered color and details.  Many of the engravings available from the work have been archivally rebacked.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription of the work:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis rare and early engraving is from Matthaus Merian's \u003cem\u003eTodten-Tantz, wie derselbe in der löblichen und weit-berühmten Stadt Basel, als ein Spiegel menschlicher Beschaffenheit...\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eThe Dance of the Dead... The Dance of Death, as it can be seen in the laudable and world-famous city of Basel\u003c\/em\u003e. This engraving was published in Frankfurt in 1725 by Joh. B. Andrea and H. 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He was an artist and engraver himself that was born in Switzerland, and received training in engraving in Zurich, Nancy, Paris, and Strasbourg. He settled in Frankfurt where he worked for Johann Theodor de Bry, another accomplished publisher, and married his daughter, Maria Magdelena de Bry. He was the father of Matthaeus the Younger and the celebrated naturalist and artist, Maria Sibylla Merian. 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The engravings may exhibit some toning or foxing due to age, but beautifully rendered color and details.  Many of the engravings available from the work have been archivally rebacked.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription of the work:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis rare and early engraving is from Matthaus Merian's \u003cem\u003eTodten-Tantz, wie derselbe in der löblichen und weit-berühmten Stadt Basel, als ein Spiegel menschlicher Beschaffenheit...\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eThe Dance of the Dead... The Dance of Death, as it can be seen in the laudable and world-famous city of Basel\u003c\/em\u003e. This engraving was published in Frankfurt in 1725 by Joh. B. Andrea and H. 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He was an artist and engraver himself that was born in Switzerland, and received training in engraving in Zurich, Nancy, Paris, and Strasbourg. He settled in Frankfurt where he worked for Johann Theodor de Bry, another accomplished publisher, and married his daughter, Maria Magdelena de Bry. He was the father of Matthaeus the Younger and the celebrated naturalist and artist, Maria Sibylla Merian. 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The engravings may exhibit some toning or foxing due to age, but beautifully rendered color and details.  Many of the engravings available from the work have been archivally rebacked.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription of the work:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis rare and early engraving is from Matthaus Merian's \u003cem\u003eTodten-Tantz, wie derselbe in der löblichen und weit-berühmten Stadt Basel, als ein Spiegel menschlicher Beschaffenheit...\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eThe Dance of the Dead... The Dance of Death, as it can be seen in the laudable and world-famous city of Basel\u003c\/em\u003e. This engraving was published in Frankfurt in 1725 by Joh. B. Andrea and H. 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He was an artist and engraver himself that was born in Switzerland, and received training in engraving in Zurich, Nancy, Paris, and Strasbourg. He settled in Frankfurt where he worked for Johann Theodor de Bry, another accomplished publisher, and married his daughter, Maria Magdelena de Bry. He was the father of Matthaeus the Younger and the celebrated naturalist and artist, Maria Sibylla Merian. 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The engravings may exhibit some toning or foxing due to age, but beautifully rendered color and details.  Many of the engravings available from the work have been archivally rebacked.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription of the work:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis rare and early engraving is from Matthaus Merian's \u003cem\u003eTodten-Tantz, wie derselbe in der löblichen und weit-berühmten Stadt Basel, als ein Spiegel menschlicher Beschaffenheit...\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eThe Dance of the Dead... The Dance of Death, as it can be seen in the laudable and world-famous city of Basel\u003c\/em\u003e. This engraving was published in Frankfurt in 1725 by Joh. B. Andrea and H. 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He was an artist and engraver himself that was born in Switzerland, and received training in engraving in Zurich, Nancy, Paris, and Strasbourg. He settled in Frankfurt where he worked for Johann Theodor de Bry, another accomplished publisher, and married his daughter, Maria Magdelena de Bry. He was the father of Matthaeus the Younger and the celebrated naturalist and artist, Maria Sibylla Merian. 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He was an artist and engraver himself that was born in Switzerland, and received training in engraving in Zurich, Nancy, Paris, and Strasbourg. He settled in Frankfurt where he worked for Johann Theodor de Bry, another accomplished publisher, and married his daughter, Maria Magdelena de Bry. He was the father of Matthaeus the Younger and the celebrated naturalist and artist, Maria Sibylla Merian. 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The engravings may exhibit some toning or foxing due to age, but beautifully rendered color and details.  Many of the engravings available from the work have been archivally rebacked.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription of the work:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis rare and early engraving is from Matthaus Merian's \u003cem\u003eTodten-Tantz, wie derselbe in der löblichen und weit-berühmten Stadt Basel, als ein Spiegel menschlicher Beschaffenheit...\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eThe Dance of the Dead... The Dance of Death, as it can be seen in the laudable and world-famous city of Basel\u003c\/em\u003e. This engraving was published in Frankfurt in 1725 by Joh. B. Andrea and H. 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The engravings may exhibit some toning or foxing due to age, but beautifully rendered color and details.  Many of the engravings available from the work have been archivally rebacked.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription of the work:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis rare and early engraving is from Matthaus Merian's \u003cem\u003eTodten-Tantz, wie derselbe in der löblichen und weit-berühmten Stadt Basel, als ein Spiegel menschlicher Beschaffenheit...\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eThe Dance of the Dead... The Dance of Death, as it can be seen in the laudable and world-famous city of Basel\u003c\/em\u003e. This engraving was published in Frankfurt in 1725 by Joh. B. Andrea and H. 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