Personificatie van vanitas 1608

"Personificatie van vanitas" is an etching created by Willem van Swanenburg in 1608. The work depicts a woman reclining on a cushion, holding a large vase with a peacock and its feathers in the background. The woman is surrounded by various objects, including a crown, a bowl of coins, a skull, and other items. The artwork is a classic example of "vanitas", a genre popular in the 17th century that symbolizes the transience of life. The artist uses the objects surrounding the woman to represent the fleeting nature of beauty, wealth, and power. This piece is held in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.