Slapend kind liggend op een schedel 1525

"Slapend kind liggend op een schedel" (Sleeping Child Lying on a Skull) is a 1525 engraving by German Renaissance artist Barthel Beham. This small, intricate print depicts a nude child sleeping peacefully, resting its head on a skull. The skull, a memento mori symbol, serves as a reminder of mortality, while the child's innocence and sleep suggest the fragility of life. The artwork's contrasting themes of life and death make it a powerful and evocative piece that speaks to the human condition. Beham's skillful use of line and detail creates a realistic and moving portrayal of the scene. The artwork is a classic example of the memento mori genre, popular during the Renaissance period.