Vers bij de prent met Dood vechtend tegen de mensheid, ca. 1707-1708 1707 - 1708

This 1708 engraving, “Vers bij de prent met Dood vechtend tegen de mensheid,” by Abraham Allard, depicts Death battling Mankind. The engraving showcases the allegorical style popular in the early 18th century. It is likely a visual representation of a philosophical or religious argument, where the artist conveys the concept of mortality through a dynamic visual scene, a popular method for educating a wider audience. This engraving is from a book of allegorical poems with accompanying engravings by the artist, housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.