Armoede en een gewelddadige dood kunnen de mens overvallen 1563

"Armoede en een gewelddadige dood kunnen de mens overvallen" (Poverty and a violent death can befall man), a 1563 engraving by Philips Galle, depicts the uncertainty of life. The print features three figures, each representing a different way death can come to pass: a woman, a man, and a soldier. The figures are shown in different stages of hardship, from the woman, who is old and impoverished, to the soldier, who is in the midst of violent battle. The scene is set in a desolate landscape with smoke and fire in the background, further emphasizing the dangers of the world. This artwork is a powerful reminder of the fragility of human life and the unpredictable nature of fate.