Omlijsting met een langwerpige cartouche met ronde zijkanten middenboven 1593

This 1593 engraving by Theodor de Bry features a detailed and ornate frame surrounding a central image of a skull. Two skulls and an hourglass are depicted, alluding to the inevitability of death and the passage of time. The frame is filled with intricate details, including grotesque figures and floral motifs, common elements in Renaissance art. This work, housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies de Bry's mastery of engraving and his fascination with the macabre, popular themes in the 16th century. The artwork, with its intricate details and symbolic imagery, speaks to a broader cultural preoccupation with mortality and the fleeting nature of life.