Nietigheid van 's mensen leven 1700 - 1800

This anonymous Dutch print from the 18th century, titled “Nietigheid van 's mensen leven” (The Futility of Human Life) uses nine circular images to depict the fragility and fleeting nature of life. The work is highly symbolic and uses imagery such as the sun setting, a skull, a scythe, a fleeing figure, a sundial and an hourglass to convey its message. The print likely served as a moral reminder for viewers of the time.