The Gamesters, from the Dance of Death

Hans Holbein the Younger|Wenceslaus Hollar

[1651] late 18th century printing · Etching; second state of four · Drawings and Prints

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.

Artist

Hans Holbein the Younger|Wenceslaus Hollar

Date

[1651] late 18th century printing

Medium

Etching; second state of four

Department

Drawings and Prints

Credit line

The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1951