Vaas met slangen 1770 - 1780

"Vaas met slangen" (Vase with Snakes) is an engraving created by an anonymous artist in the Netherlands around 1770-1780. This work, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a classical urn with two snakes intertwined around the neck, emphasizing the enduring theme of mortality and the cycle of life and death. The engraving style, characterized by delicate lines and detailed rendering, highlights the intricacies of the vase and the snakes' sinuous forms, making it a sophisticated example of Dutch graphic art.