Premium Framed Print : Skeleton and Skull
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Skeleton and Skull
A skeleton, and a skull and crossbones
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Media ID 624936
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10067643
1640 Allegories Cross Bones Skeleton Skull
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 45.8cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image, titled "Skeleton and Skull," is a powerful reminder of the inescapable reality of mortality. Dating back to circa 1640, this historical print depicts a skeleton, its bones picked clean, seated at a table adorned with a skull and crossbones. The skull, with its hollow eye sockets and gaping mouth, gazes back at the skeleton, symbolizing the inexorable passage from life to death. The allegorical significance of the skull and crossbones is rooted in the 17th century, when it was commonly used as a memento mori, or reminder of death. The crossbones represented the transience of life, while the skull served as a stark reminder of the inevitability of mortality. The skeleton, clad in tattered clothing and holding a hourglass, further emphasizes the fleeting nature of existence. The hourglass, an iconic symbol of time's relentless march, underscores the idea that life is a finite resource. This haunting print, with its intricate details and somber mood, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us to a time when death was a more omnipresent presence in daily life. It serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of cherishing each moment and living life to the fullest, for we are all, ultimately, mere bones and dust. The print's aged appearance, with its frayed edges and worn texture, adds to its authenticity and historical significance. It is a testament to the enduring power of art to capture the human condition and provoke reflection on the meaning of life and death.
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