De oude man en de Dood 1651

"De oude man en de Dood" (The Old Man and Death), created by Wenceslaus Hollar in 1651, is an etching that depicts the universality of death and the inevitability of facing it. The artwork features a skeletal figure of Death approaching an elderly man, symbolizing the fragility of life. Hollar's intricate detailing and use of light and shadow contribute to the powerful message of mortality. This etching, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a poignant reminder of the fleeting nature of human existence.