Menneskealdrene 1834 - 1866

*Menneskealdrene* is an anonymous Danish print depicting the stages of life from birth to death. The print, which is located at SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, uses a series of figures arranged on a stairway to illustrate the progression of life. Each figure is labeled with a specific age, from 10 to 100 years old, symbolizing the journey from childhood to old age. The central image shows a boat carrying two individuals across a river, representing the passage of time and the inevitability of death. The artwork is a prime example of the visual culture of the 19th century and offers a unique insight into the Danish perspective on the stages of human life.