De gravin en de Dood c. 1680

Wenceslaus Hollar's etching "De gravin en de Dood" (c. 1680) depicts a countess facing Death, represented as a skeletal figure. The scene is filled with symbolic objects, including an hourglass, a skull, and a book, alluding to the fleeting nature of life. Hollar's masterful use of line and detail creates a sense of drama and pathos, highlighting the inevitability of death. This small-scale etching is a poignant reminder of mortality and the passage of time, and is a testament to Hollar's skill as a printmaker.