Vrouw met een schedel 1591

Andrea Andreani’s 1591 engraving “Vrouw met een schedel” portrays a woman contemplating a skull, a traditional memento mori theme reminding viewers of mortality. The detailed lines capture the woman's pensive expression and the skull's stark presence. This chiaroscuro work, with its contrasting lights and darks, exemplifies Andreani’s skill in reproducing sculptures. The inscription below references the original sculpture, "Vrouw met een schedel", by Clemens Timmermans in the Medici Collection. The engraving’s presence in the Rijksmuseum further highlights its historical and artistic significance.