Knight Death And The Devil 1513

Knight, Death, and the Devil, 1513, is one of the three master prints of the German artist Albrecht D�rer. A knight, accompanied by his... more

by Los Angeles County Museum

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Knight Death And The Devil 1513

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Los Angeles County Museum

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Photograph

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Knight, Death, and the Devil, 1513, is one of the three "master prints" of the German artist Albrecht D�rer. A knight, accompanied by his faithful dog, flanked by a goat-headed devil and the figure of death riding a pale horse. Death holds an hourglass to remind the knight of the shortness of his life. The rider moves through the scene ignoring or looking away from the creatures lurking around him, most often interpreted as a symbol of courage. A knight is a person granted an honorary title of knighthood by a Monarch or other political leader for service to the Monarch or country, especially in a military capacity. During the High Middle Ages, knighthood was considered a class of lower nobility. By the Late Middle Ages, the rank had become associated with the ideals of chivalry, a code of conduct for the perfect courtly Christian warrior. The concept of Death as a sentient entity has existed in many societies since the beginning of recorded history. In English, Death is often given the name Grim Reaper and, from the 15th century onwards, came to be shown as a skeletal figure carrying a large scythe and clothed in a black cloak with a hood.

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December 21st, 2014