Vrouw met een kam kijkt in een spiegel 1661 - 1695

This etching, created by Flemish artist Alexander Voet I between 1661 and 1695, depicts a woman admiring herself in a mirror while a jester holds a skull in front of her. The scene is a reminder of mortality, a common theme in Dutch Baroque art. The woman’s elegant attire and the intricate details of the surrounding setting create a stark contrast with the skull, highlighting the fleeting nature of beauty and the inevitability of death. This print, "Vrouw met een kam kijkt in een spiegel," is a testament to Voet's mastery of etching and his ability to capture the essence of human vanity and the passage of time.