The Gamesters, from the Dance of Death, After Hans Holbein the Younger, 1651


The Gamesters, from the Dance of Death, 1651, Etching; second state of four, Sheet: 2 15/16 × 2 3/16 in. ( × cm), Prints, After Hans Holbein the Younger (German, Augsburg 1497/98–1543 London), Three men play cards at a table. The one at right gathers his winnings while the player at left puts his hand on his dagger. The player at center is seized by Death and a devil


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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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