THE DANCE OF DEATH. PLATE XVI.THE CANONESS. Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not into the way of evil men. . Pitov.... Show more
THE DANCE OF DEATH. PLATE XVI.THE CANONESS. Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not into the way of evil men. . Pitov. iv. 14. There appears in this voung and beautiful recluse, a striking mixture oi' gallantry and devotion. On her knees before a little altar, with her rosary in her hand, she is amorously listening to the songs which a young man, seated on a bed, addresses to her, accompanying them with his lute. Death comes to put out the tapers burning on the altar, and to change into sadness the pleasures of this conversation. PLANCHE XVI.LA CHANOINESSE. L'on voit dans cette jeune & belle recluse un melange frappant de galanterie & de devotion. Agenouillee devant un petit autel, son rosaire a la main, tile eeoute amoureusement les chansons qu'un jeune homme, assis sur son lit, lui addresse en les accompagnant de son luth. La Mort vient iteindre les cierge* illumes sur 1'autel, & changer en amertume les douceurs de ce tete-a-tete.
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THE DANCE OF DEATH. PLATE XVII.THE PREACHER. Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet fqr bi... Show more
THE DANCE OF DEATH. PLATE XVII.THE PREACHER. Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet fqr bitter ! Isaiah, v. 20. As he is preaching to his congregation, Death, who is behind him with a stole about his neck, holds over his head the bone of a dead body, and by shewing it to the assembly, preaches to them, undoubtedly, the most eloquent of all sermons. PLANCHE XVII.LE PREDICATEUR. Tandis qu'il preche son auditoire, la Mort qui est derrire lui, une etole au cou, eleve par-dessus sa t&te un os de mort, & en la montrant a. Passemblce lui fait sans doute le plus eloquent de tous les sermons.
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THE D.iNCE OF DEATH. PLATE XVIII.THE PHYSICIAN. Ph- ysician, heal thyself. Ll- ke, iv. 25. Death is leading to him a sick old man, whose urine he is presenting1 to him in a phial, and appears... Show more
THE D.iNCE OF DEATH. PLATE XVIII.THE PHYSICIAN. Ph- ysician, heal thyself. Ll- ke, iv. 25. Death is leading to him a sick old man, whose urine he is presenting1 to him in a phial, and appears saying, in a jeering manner,, Dost thou think that thou art able to save a man whom I have already in mj power ? PLANCHE XVIII.LE MEDECIN. La Mort lui amene un vieillard malade don elle lui presente l'urine dans une phiole, & paroit lui dire d'un air moqueur; Crois-tu pouvoir sauver un homme que je tiens deja en ma puissance ?
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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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54 THE DANCE OF DEATH. PLATE XX.THE ADVOCATE. A prudent man foreseetli the evil, and hidcth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished. Prov. xxii. 3. Th... Show more
54 THE DANCE OF DEATH. PLATE XX.THE ADVOCATE. A prudent man foreseetli the evil, and hidcth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished. Prov. xxii. 3. The example of the Judge seems to authorize the Advocate to get himself well paid for his prevarication, and that even in the presence of his poor client, whose wretched condition would raise compassion in any breast less obdurate than that of the lawyer. But Death will avenge the oppressed; he is pouring into the hands of the Advocate money in abundance, of which he will have little use, for he is, at the same instant, shewing him, with an air of insult, his sand run out. PLANCHE XX.L'AVOCAT. L'exemple du Jugesemble autoriser PAvo-cat a se faire payer cherement ses prevarications, & cela meme en presence de son pauvre client qui se tient dans un certain eloignement, & dontTetat miserable feroit pitiq a une ame moins dure que celle de Phomme de loi. Mais la Mort vengera Popprime; elle verse abondarnment dans les mains de PAvocat de Pargent dont il ne profitera guere car elle lui montre en merae temsd'un air raoqueur, son sable ecoule.
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THE DANCE OF DEATH. PLATE XXI.THE NEW-MARRIED PAIR. Where thou diest, will I die. Ruth, i. 17. In the first transports of an happy union, this tender couple appear so wholly taken up with eac... Show more
THE DANCE OF DEATH. PLATE XXI.THE NEW-MARRIED PAIR. Where thou diest, will I die. Ruth, i. 17. In the first transports of an happy union, this tender couple appear so wholly taken up with each othe,*, and so inebriated with their mutual happiness,, that they neither see nor hear. Death, who is marching before them, beating furiously on a little drum,, is soon to give a cruel interruption to their enjoyments. PLANCHE XXI.LES NOUVEAUX MARIES. Dans les premiers transports d'une douce union, ces deux tendres epoux paroissent telle-ment occupes Pun de l'autre, ils sont si enivres de leur bonheur mutuel, qu'ils ne voient ni n'enten-dent la Mort qui marche devant eux, enfrappant vigoureusement sur un petit tambour, & qui va leur donner bientot un cruel trouble-fete. ! I
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56 THE DANCE OF DEATH. PLATE XXII.-THE COUNTESS. What! shall we receive good at the hand of God, and shall we not receive evil ? ... Show more
56 THE DANCE OF DEATH. PLATE XXII.-THE COUNTESS. What! shall we receive good at the hand of God, and shall we not receive evil ? Job, ii. 10. She is wholly taken up with the care of her dress, and is receiving with eagerness, from the hands of one of her maids, a very rich robe with a gold chain. Death comes to derange her toilet, and has already, without being perceived, slipped round her neck a collar made of small bones. PLANCHE XXII.LA COiWTESSE, Elle n'est occupee quedu soin desa parure, & re^oit avec empressement, des mains d'une de ses femmes, un habillement tres-riche avec une chaine d'or. La Mort vient troubler sa toilette, & lui adeja passe autour du cou, sans qu'elles'en soit encore aper^ue, un collier fait de petits os de mort
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THE DANCE OF DEATH. PLATE XXII I.THE MERCHANT. 57 Tiie getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seeketh death. Pr... Show more
THE DANCE OF DEATH. PLATE XXII I.THE MERCHANT. 57 Tiie getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seeketh death. Prov. xxi. (5. Escaped from the dangers of the sea, and safely arrived in port, this rich Merchant believes himself now in perfect safety; but he is mistaken. Employed in counting his money, examining his goods, and treating about their disposals a bad customer, Death himself, comes up, and it is his person only that he wants to bargain for. PLANCHE XXIILLE MARCHAND. Echappe aux perils de la mer, arrive* heu-reusement au port, ce riche Marchand se croit en pleine securite ; il se trompe. Occupe a compter son argent, a, examiner ses marchandises & a traiter de leur vente, un mauvais chaland, la Mort ellememe, arrive, & ce n'est que de sa personne qu'elle veut faire emplette.
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58 THE DANCE OF DEATH. PLATE XXIV.THE HAWKER. Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matt. xi... Show more
58 THE DANCE OF DEATH. PLATE XXIV.THE HAWKER. Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matt. xi. 28. Bending under the weight of his load, he is advancing, with a quick pace, to the neighbouring town, comforting himself with thinking on the gain he is to make there; but Death, in the form of two skeletons, is come to put a sudden end to his labours and his hopes. One of the skeletons is dragging him forcibly by the arm, while the other behind him is playing on a marine trumpet. It is in vain that the poor Hawker points with his finger to the place where his business calls him; this disagreeable company appear desirous of making him take another road. PLANCHE XXIV.LE COLPORTEUR. Gouiibe sous le poids de sa charge, il avance a grands pas1 vers le lieu voisin, & trouve du sou-lagement en revant au gain qu'il pourroit y faire; mais la Mort, sous la figure de deux squelettes, est venue subitement mettre fin a ses peines & a ses esperances. 1/ un des squelettes le tire avec force par le bras, tandis que Pautre joue derriere lui de la trompette marine. C'est en vain que le pauvre Colporteur montre des doigts Pendroit ou ses affaires Pappellent, cette facheuse compagnie paroit vouloir lui faire prendre une autre route.
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