The Alphabet of Death


The Alphabet of Death


The Alphabet of Death - After Hans Holbein, 2021
Wood, Laser-Engraved Acrylic, Illustrated Glass, LEDs
6 inches by 8 inches by 5 inches (closed)
6 inches by 66 inches by 1 1/2 inches (open).
Edition of 6

The alphabet of death was created by Hans Holbein (the younger) in the early 1500s. He made 24 individual engravings, one of each letter.
I collected them into an accordion-fold illuminated book. The borders of the pages are also borders created by Holbein and laser-engraved onto wood.



Detail Photo of the Book Below

Holbein Detail Picture



Holbein Case Picture

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