Prent 24 uit serie "Livre des plus belles devises..." 1697

This etching, titled "Prent 24 uit serie "Livre des plus belles devises..." (Print 24 from the series "Book of the Most Beautiful Mottos...") is a work by Dutch artist Anthonie de Winter. Created in 1697, it displays a series of four decorative motifs, each framed by an intricate border of foliage and skulls. These symbolic designs, typical of the Baroque era, are often used to represent the fleeting nature of life and the inevitability of death. De Winter's meticulous detail and masterful use of light and shadow create a haunting, yet captivating visual. This print is a fine example of Dutch Baroque graphic art and is currently held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.