{"title":"Hans Holbein","description":"\u003cp\u003eStep into the intricate world of Hans Holbein, a master of the Northern Renaissance and a renowned German-Swiss artist celebrated for his illustrious portraiture and detailed woodcuts. This collection invites you to explore the remarkable works that define Holbein's legacy, most notably \u003cem\u003eThe Dance of Death\u003c\/em\u003e, which elegantly intertwines art with profound commentary on the human condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHolbein's artistry is characterised by its exquisite attention to detail, vibrant realism, and subtle storytelling. His works offer a unique lens into the social, cultural, and historical nuances of the 16th century. Within this collection, you'll discover books that delve deeply into Holbein's technique, influence, and lasting impact on arts and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're an art enthusiast, a history aficionado, or simply curious about the dialogues between art and mortality, this selection provides an insightful journey through the artistic achievements of Hans Holbein. Each book and artwork encapsulates the spirit of an era while reflecting timeless themes that continue to resonate today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-dance-of-death-by-hans-holbein-9780141396828","title":"The Dance of Death","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA new departure in Penguin Classics – a book containing one of the greatest of all Renaissance woodcut sequences – Holbein's bravura danse macabre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Holbein's first great triumphs, \u003cem\u003eThe Dance of Death\u003c\/em\u003e is an incomparable sequence of tiny woodcuts showing the folly of human greed and pride, with each image packed with drama, wit and horror as a skeleton mocks and terrifies everyone from the emperor to a ploughman. Taking full advantage of the new literary culture of the early 16th century, \u003cem\u003eThe Dance of Death\u003c\/em\u003e took an old medieval theme and made it new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition of \u003cem\u003eThe Dance of Death\u003c\/em\u003e reproduces a complete set from the British Museum, with many details highlighted and examples of other works in this grisly field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUlinka Rublack introduces the woodcuts with a remarkable essay on the late medieval danse macabre and the world Holbein lived in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47364970119404,"sku":"9780141396828","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8770263482238.jpg?v=1773021196"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/hans-holbein.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}