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“The Fool” from “Basel’s Dance of Death” by Matthäus Merian, 17th Century

“The Executioner” From “Basel’s Dance of Death,” Hieronymus Hess, circa 1649

Lithographic plates. After Matthaeus Merian’s 17th century drawings.

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“The Mayor” from “Basel’s Dance of Death,” Hieronymus Hess, circa 1849

Lithographic plates.  After Matthaeus Merian’s 17th century drawings.

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