All etchings also show scattered foxing, mostly in the margins. The actual etchings are much sharper than these scans. The Dance of Death . Young and old, rich and poor, all are invited to join in the festivites but none are allowed not to participate. Death has not yet made an appearance.
Death begins the dance, offering musical accompaniment on a viola da gamba.
God's punishment begins with Death lending a helping hand. The newly-made Cardinal, holding the papal bull creating him a cardinal, is mocking by Death, who is playing with his hat.