Epitaaf met inscriptie 'Omnes morimur et quas (...)' 1557

This 1557 etching by Johannes of Lucas van Doetechum is an example of the Renaissance style. The image depicts a monumental tomb with an inscription and several figures, including an angel with a skull and two mourning women. The etching is an epitaaf, a monument dedicated to the memory of the deceased, and serves as a visual reminder of mortality. It is also notable for its intricately detailed design and use of chiaroscuro, a technique that creates a strong contrast between light and shadow. The inscription reads "Omnes morimur et quasi aquae dilabimur in terram," meaning "We all die and like water we are swallowed up in the earth." The Rijksmuseum houses this remarkable piece.