Mogens Sehested til Holmegaard. Mindeblad 1657 - 1658

This 17th century print by Sebastian Lehlin, commemorates Mogens Sehested til Holmegaard, a Danish nobleman. The artwork is divided into two sections, the left depicts a portrait of Mogens Sehested, and the right section showcases a group of women in mourning. The print is framed with ornate detail, including a skull and crossbones at the bottom center and putti figures on the left and right, signifying mortality and the afterlife. It is considered a fine example of Dutch printmaking, with its detailed engravings and poignant subject matter, and provides a glimpse into the life and death rituals of the period.