Markus Lupertz's Stained-Glass Window in St. Mary's Dance of Death Chapel (2002)
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More on Lubeck's Der Totentanz
Decided to get a bit more ambitious. I have an accordion-like postcard (bought it in Marienkirche years ago), consisting of eight panels, showing the whole dance, from Pabst (Pope) to Wiegenkind (infant). Comparing the 8th card here with the original (see below), it's obvious re details that these are not exact duplicates. Still . . .
Lubeck Totentanz Window
Lubeck totentanz window , a photo by Tryppyhead on Flickr. The person who took this photograph informs me that this window is in Marienkirche (he says it was meant to replace the original Der Totentanz paintings). Either it wasn't a sunny day and it didn't catch my attention, or I just plain missed it. Will certainly look for it the next time I'm in Lubeck's Marienkirche.
From Lubeck's Der Totentanz in Marienkirche
Apparently the Death and the Maiden motif is rooted in the more encompassing Der Totentanz (Dance of Death), and probably (reaching further back) the Greek myth of Hades and Persephone. One of my favorite cities is Lubeck, Germany so I'll post just a fraction of Lubeck's Der Totentanz (I believe this is the Juengling and Jungfrau --and at the far right a somewhat distorted Wiegenkind ). [From Wikimedia Commons]