THE DANCE OF DEATH. 53 PLATE XIX.THE SWISS SOLDIER. But when a stronger than he shall come upon him, and overcome him, he taketh from him all his armour wherein he trusted, and di-videth the ... Show more
THE DANCE OF DEATH. 53 PLATE XIX.THE SWISS SOLDIER. But when a stronger than he shall come upon him, and overcome him, he taketh from him all his armour wherein he trusted, and di-videth the spoils. Luke, xi. 22. On a field of battle, covered with dead carcasses,, Deaths armed with a buckler and a huge dart, attacks this warrior, in the bosom of victory, escaped alone from the carnage of the day, and is giving him some terrible blows. It is in vain that this brave Soldier, whose courage seems invincible, is obstinately attempting to dispute the victory with an irresistible adversary. In the back ground appears another Death, running, and beating onadrurrr, who is followed by several soldiers. PLANCHE XIX.LE SOLDAT SUISSE. Sur un champ de bataillejonche decadavres, la Mort armee d'un bouclier & d'un grand jave-lot, attaque dans le sein de la victoire ce guerrier echappe seul au carnage, & lui porte des coups terribles. C'est en vain que ce brave Soldat dont la valeur sembloit indomptable, s'acharne a dis-puter la victoire a un adversaire auquel rien ne sauroit rsister. Dans le lointain on apperoit une autre Mort qui bat du tambour en courant, & qui est suivie de quelques soldats.
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