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The Night-mare Life-in-Death plays dice with Death for the souls of the crew
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The Night-mare Life-in-Death plays dice with Death for the souls of the crew
XJF393837 The Night-mare Life-in-Death plays dice with Death for the souls of the crew, scene from The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by S.T. Coleridge, published by Harper & Brothers, New York, 1876 (wood engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772-1834; The game is done! I ve won, I ve won!, quoth she and whistles thrice; Death wins the souls of the crew and Nightmare Life in Death wins the soul of the mariner; Plate 14; ); French, out of copyright
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In this wood engraving by Gustave Dore, we are transported into the eerie world of Samuel Taylor Coleridge's "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner". The scene depicts a chilling moment as The Night-mare Life-in-Death engages in a high-stakes game of dice with Death himself. Published in 1876 by Harper & Brothers, this print captures the haunting essence of Coleridge's timeless poem. As our eyes delve into the intricate details of Dore's work, we witness the intensity and suspense that hangs heavy in the air. With bated breath, we watch as each roll of the dice determines not only who will claim victory but also who will be granted possession over precious souls. The ethereal figure of The Night-mare Life-in-Death exudes an otherworldly beauty and confidence. Her piercing gaze meets Death's unwavering stare, while her fingers deftly manipulate fate itself. In contrast, Death stands stoic and resolute, his skeletal form serving as a reminder to all mortals that their time is finite. Plate 14 from this collection showcases a pivotal moment where The Night-mare Life-in-Death triumphantly declares her win with an unsettling whistle. It is here that Death claims dominion over the crew members' souls while Nightmare Life-in-Death seizes control over the mariner's very being. Dore masterfully captures both tension and despair within this single frame—a testament to his skill as an artist.
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