Opgebaard lichaam naast een zandloper 17th century

This 17th-century anonymous engraving, "Opgebaard lichaam naast een zandloper," depicts a deceased individual lying on a bed, their head resting on a pillow. An hourglass on a table to the left symbolizes the passage of time and the inevitability of death. The detailed rendering of the figure and the poignant symbolism of the hourglass evoke a sense of mortality and transience. This small-scale artwork exemplifies the artistic tradition of memento mori, a reminder of the fleeting nature of life.