Vier figuren in niches, elk in een ander stadium van ontleding 1610 - 1640

"Vier figuren in niches, elk in een ander stadium van ontleding" (Four figures in niches, each in a different stage of decomposition) is a 17th-century print by Antoine Jacquard. It depicts four figures in separate niches, each in a different stage of decomposition. The print uses strong contrasts of light and shadow to highlight the figures' decay, a visual depiction of mortality. The artwork is a reminder of the inevitability of death and the fragility of life.