The Hans Holbein Alphabet of Death

The Alphabet of Death by Hans Holbein, originally published in Lyons in 1538 as part of Holbein's acclaimed Dance of Death.

There are 24 letters total; "J" and "U" do not appear and are replaced by the letters "I" and "V."

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A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

K

L

M

N

O

P

Q

R

S

T

V

W

X

Y

Z

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The Hans Holbein Alphabet of Death | The Hans Holbein Dance of Death

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