Portret van Angelus Merula 1834 - 1854

This lithograph, "Portret van Angelus Merula," was created by Willem Frederik Wehmeyer between 1834 and 1854. The artwork portrays Angelus Merula, a Dutch composer, in a contemplative pose with a skull resting on a table in front of him. This memento mori, a common theme in art, symbolizes the fleeting nature of life and the importance of contemplating mortality. Wehmeyer's meticulous detail and delicate shading in the lithograph create a sense of realism and bring the subject to life. The inscription at the bottom of the artwork identifies the subject and the artist, further contributing to the historical significance of this piece.