The Ambassadors (Holbein) been hypothesized that the painting is meant to hang in a stairwell, so that persons walking up the stairs and passing the painting on their left would be startled by the appearance of the skull. A further possibility is that Holbein simply wished to show off his ability with the technique in order to secure future commissions. Artists often incorporated skulls as a reminder of mortality. Holbein may have intended the skulls (one as a gray slash and the other as a medallion on Jean de Dinteville's hat) and the crucifix in the upper left corner to encourage contemplation of
Live at the Ambassadors various themes and ideas that can be seen in later recordings can be identified in "Live at the Ambassadors" such as Christian hymns (and religion in general), politics, cult television and wordplay/oddities within the English language. There is also very little evidence of his cross dressing, something that would become a major part of the Izzard 'brand' later in his career. Live at the Ambassadors Live at the Ambassadors is a video by Eddie Izzard made at his West End debut in 1993 at the Ambassadors Theatre. The show originally had a 4-week run, which was extended twice due to