Knekelhuis gedecoreerd met beenderen, rouwende mensen, kaarsen en wapens 1593 - 1595

"Knekelhuis gedecoreerd met beenderen, rouwende mensen, kaarsen en wapens" (Bone House Decorated with Bones, Mourning People, Candles and Weapons) is an engraving by Wendel Dietterlin, a German artist known for his architectural designs and illustrations. Created between 1593 and 1595, the artwork showcases Dietterlin's mastery of detail and composition, portraying a scene of mourning and contemplation. The etching depicts a skeletal figure surrounded by weapons and candles atop a structure adorned with skulls and other bones. The figures below are dressed in mourning attire, adding to the somber atmosphere of the piece. Dietterlin's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the depiction of both the architecture and the figures, offering viewers a powerful visual commentary on the inevitability of death.