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Fine Art Print : The Transience of All Earthly Things (Vanitas), c. 1660 (oil on canvas)
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The Transience of All Earthly Things (Vanitas), c. 1660 (oil on canvas)
XKH152627 The Transience of All Earthly Things (Vanitas), c.1660 (oil on canvas) by Valck, Adriaen de (1622-fl.76); 119x95 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; (add.info.: drawn self portrait of the painter; natural sciences represented by globe and Jacobs staff; ); Dutch, out of copyright
Media ID 12697281
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20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the haunting beauty and profound message of 'The Transience of All Earthly Things (Vanitas)' by Adriaen de Valck. This exquisite fine art print, part of the Media Storehouse collection from Fine Art Finder, captures the essence of the 17th century Dutch masterpiece. The intricate details of skulls, decaying fruits, and flickering candlelight serve as a poignant reminder of the fleeting nature of life. Bring this thought-provoking work of art into your home and contemplate the passage of time with every glance. Courtesy of Bridgeman Art Library.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
The Transience of All Earthly Things (Vanitas), c. 1660
EDITORS COMMENTS
is a captivating oil painting by Adriaen de Valck that explores the profound concept of transitoriness and mortality. This thought-provoking artwork, measuring 119x95 cm, can be found at the Hamburger Kunsthalle in Hamburg, Germany. The composition features a variety of symbolic elements meticulously arranged to convey the fleeting nature of life. At its center lies a skull, an enduring symbol of death and decay. Adjacent to it are an hourglass and an extinguished candle, representing the passing of time and the inevitable end that awaits us all. Surrounding these morbid reminders are works of art, a musical instrument, a sketchbook, and other worldly goods - all serving as reminders that even our most cherished possessions will eventually fade away. A globe and Jacobs staff symbolize natural sciences while adding depth to this allegorical representation. Notably, de Valck includes his own self-portrait within this intricate tableau. By doing so, he invites viewers to contemplate their own mortality through his artistic lens. "The Transience of All Earthly Things (Vanitas)" serves as both a memento mori - reminding us of our finite existence - and an exploration into the brevity and fragility inherent in human life. Through this masterful work from centuries ago, we are reminded that everything on earth is transient; only memories remain eternal.
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