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Saturday, October 19, 2024

The Basel Dance of Death 7


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

"Rise up with your red hat,
Lord Cardinal, this dance is good.
You have often blessed many laypeople.
You must now also join the dance."

"I was by papal choice
a cardinal of the Holy Church.
The world held me in great esteem.
Now I cannot withstand Death's power." 



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