A proof set of this alphabet, in the possession of the present writer, was shown to M. De Mechel when he was in London, on which occasion he stated that he had seen in the public library of Basle another proof set on a single sheet, with the inscription "Hans Lutzelburger," who is elsewhere called _formschneider_, or block-cutter, of which he has written a memorandum on the leaf containing the first abovementioned set of proofs. M. de Mechel, with great probability, inferred that this person was either the designer or engraver of the alphabet as well as of the cuts to the "Historiées faces de la mort," on one of which, as already stated, the mark [monogram: HL] is placed;[135] but to whomsoever this mark may turn out to belong, certain it is that Holbein never made use of it.[136] These letters measure precisely 1 inch by 7/8 of an inch, and the subjects are as follow: A. A group of Deaths passing through a cemetery covered with sculls. One of them blows a trumpet, and another plays on a tabor and pipe. B. Two Deaths seize upon a pope, on whom a demon fastens, to prevent their dragging him along. C. An emperor in the clutches of two Deaths, one of whom he resists, whilst the other pulls off his crown. D. A king thrown to the ground and forcibly dragged away by two Deaths. E. Death and the cardinal. F. An empress sitting in a chair is attacked by two Deaths, one of whom lifts up her petticoat. G. A queen seized by two Deaths, one of whom plays on a fife. H. A bishop led away by Death. I. A duke with his hands clasped in despair is seized behind by Death in the grotesque figure of an old woman. K. Death with a furred cap and mantle, and a flail in his right hand, seizes a nobleman. L. Death in the habit of a priest with a vessel of holy water takes possession of the canon. M. Death behind a physician in his study lays his hand on a urinal which he is inspecting. N. One Death lays hold on a miser, whilst another carries off his money from a table. O. Death carries off a terrified monk. P. Combat between Death and the soldier. Q. Death very quietly leads away a nun. R. Death and the fool who strikes at him with his bauble. S. Exhibits two Deaths, one of whom is in a very licentious action with a female, whilst the other runs off with an hour-glass on his back. T. A minstrel with his pipe, lying prostrate on the ground, is dragged away by one Death, whilst another pours something from a vessel into his mouth. V. A man on horseback endeavouring to escape from Death is seized by him behind. W. Death and the hermit. X. Death and the Devil among the gamblers. Y. Death, the nurse, and the infant. Z. The last Judgment.