Døden som fuglefænger 1570 - 1580

This etching, "Døden som fuglefænger," by Giovanni Paolo Cimerlino from the 16th century, depicts a stark memento mori. A skeletal figure emerges from a doorway, holding an hourglass, reminding viewers of the inevitability of death. The foreground shows a group of figures engaged in leisurely activities, seemingly unaware of the looming figure of death. The scene is set amidst a landscape with trees and a distant sky, highlighting the contrast between the ephemeral nature of life and the constant presence of mortality. This powerful image serves as a cautionary reminder to cherish the time we have.