The Dance of Death — Anonymous, German, 16th century | DiscoverArt

Anonymous, German, 16th century

The Dance of Death

16th century

Pen and brown ink, brush and brown ink, watercolor, gouache, gold paint

18.9 × 13.6 cm (7.4 × 5.4 in)

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