Allegorie op de dood 1608

Jacob van der Heyden’s *Allegorie op de dood* (1608) is a small-scale engraving that depicts six figures, including Death, standing in front of a landscape. The artwork uses text and images to suggest that Death is a constant threat to all, regardless of social status. It's a typical example of *memento mori* art, which was popular in the 16th and 17th centuries. The scene features five figures, each with a different profession, in a dialogue with Death. *Allegorie op de dood* is a reminder of the fragility of life and the inevitability of death.