Herr! Den Spiegel her: dein Schädel ist alt, nur deine Seufzer sind jung 1920

"Herr! Den Spiegel her: dein Schädel ist alt, nur deine Seufzer sind jung" is an etching by Dutch artist Jan Havermans created in 1920. The artwork features a skeletal figure holding a skull while a figure stands, seemingly unaware of the grim figure at its feet. The title of the work, a quote in German, translates to "Sir! Give me the mirror: Your skull is old, only your sighs are young." Havermans' work often explored themes of mortality and time, and this etching serves as a powerful reminder of the inevitable passage of time.