De predikant en de Dood 1651

Wenceslaus Hollar's etching, "De predikant en de Dood" (The Preacher and Death) from 1651, is a powerful depiction of mortality. The central scene shows a preacher, with a skeletal Death beside him, addressing a congregation. The starkness of the imagery is heightened by the surrounding architectural elements and the inscription at the bottom, a Latin quote about the dangers of mistaking good for evil and vice versa. This print, a reminder of the fragility of life, was likely intended for a broader audience interested in religious themes and philosophical reflection.