Le Mort or la Mort
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Le Mort or la Mort:The origins and cultural context of the Danse Macabré
Speaker: Elizabeth Milford, RACS Archivist
The Dance of Death flourished in fifteenth century Europe but what were its antecedents and why was the theme so pervasive? The first Dance of Death mural was painted on a wall in the cemetery of Les Innocents in Paris, and was a catalyst for other Dances of Death, most importantly the series of woodcuts by Hans Holbein, printed in 1524 – 1525. Three centuries later, his work was still being copied, and the theme was embraced by composers such as Franz Liszt and Camille Saint – Saëns. This talk will discuss its origins, and specifically the fascination with death and decay that became ubiquitous in the late Middle Ages.
Presented by: Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
in the Council Room, 250 – 290 Spring St, East Melbourne
Date
Tuesday 29 July 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (UTC+10)Location
Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
250 – 290 Spring Street, East Melbourne Vic 3002
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