THE DANCE OF DEATH. PLATE V.THE POPE CROWNING AN EMPEROR. bind his Princes at his pleasure, and teach his Senators wisdom. v ... Show more
THE DANCE OF DEATH. PLATE V.THE POPE CROWNING AN EMPEROR. bind his Princes at his pleasure, and teach his Senators wisdom. v Psalm cv. 2 A cardinal and three bishops are assisting at the ceremony : Death is there also under the figure of two skeletons,, one of which is dressed in cardinal's robes, the other embraces the Holy Father, with the right hand, and is leaning on a crutch with the left. PLANCHE V.LE PAPE COURONNANT UN EMPEREUR. Un cardinal & trois eveques assistent a cette ceremonie: la Mort s'y trouve aussi sous la figure de deux squelettes, dont Pun est revStu des habits de cardinal; l'autre embrasse le St. Pere de la main droite, et s'appuie de la gauche sur une bequille.
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THE DANCE OF DEATH. PLATE V7.THE EMPEROR. Set thine house in order: for thou shalt die, and not live. Isaiah, xxxviii. 1. Seated on a throne, and holding in his hand the sword of state,, he i... Show more
THE DANCE OF DEATH. PLATE V7.THE EMPEROR. Set thine house in order: for thou shalt die, and not live. Isaiah, xxxviii. 1. Seated on a throne, and holding in his hand the sword of state,, he is attentively listening to an advocate pleading in a soothing tone, against an unfortunate peasant, who trembling waits, in the most suppliant posture, the decree that is to determine his fate. Death at this moment displays all his power; he proudly takes possession of the bottom of the throne, and is carelessly leaning his arm on the Monarch's crown. The angry aspect with which the Emperor views the advocate and his two clients, who are seen standing with their heads uncovered, is a happy presage for the poor oppressed peasant. PLANCHE VI.L'EMPEREUR. Assis sur son trflne, & tenant dans sa main le glaive de l'empire, il ecoute attentivement un avocat qui plaide d'un ton doucereux contre un rnalheureux paysan, tandis que celui-ci attend en tremblant, & dans la posture la plus suppliante/ J'arret qui doit decider de son sort. La Mort developpe en ce moment toute sa puissance; elle occupe fierement la fond du trone, & appuie non-chalemment son bras sur la couronne du Monarque. I/air irrite avec lequcUe Chef de TEmpire re-garde Tavocat & ses deux cliens qu'on voit, la tete decouverte, a cote de leur defenseur, est d'un hcureux presage pour le pauvre opprime.
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THE DANCE OF DEATH. 11 PLATE VII.THE EMPRESS. And all the inhabitants of the Earth are reputed as nothing: and he doeth according to his will in the army of Heaven, and among the inhabitants ... Show more
THE DANCE OF DEATH. 11 PLATE VII.THE EMPRESS. And all the inhabitants of the Earth are reputed as nothing: and he doeth according to his will in the army of Heaven, and among the inhabitants of the Earth. Daniel, iv. 35. In the midst of a pompous march, in the court of a great palace. Death, who seems here to do the office of gentleman-usher, leads this Princess to the brink of a grave, and shews her the bounds within which all her grandeur is to be confined. PLANCHE VILL'IMPERATRICE. Au milieu d'une marche pompeuse, dans la cour dsun vaste palais, la Mort qui paroit faire ici Poffice d'ecuyer, araene cette Princesse jusqu'au bord d'une fosse sepulcrale, pour lui faire voir le terme auquel ses grandeurs viendront aboutir. -
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