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Wednesday, June 5, 2024

The Basel Dance of Death 5


Matthäus Merian, The Basel Dance of Death: The King (1616) 

"Lord King, your power has an end,
I lead you here by my hand
to this dance with dry brothers. 
There they will give you the death-garland." 

"I have lived in power
and hovered in high honor. 
Now I am in Death's bond,
caught in his hands." 



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