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Frontispiece with skull, hourglass and sacred heart
Frontispiece of noble man and woman in 16th century Swiss costume standing beside an allegorical escutcheon with skull, helmet, Times hourglass, skeleton and sacred heart. Mortalium Nobilitas. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by David Deuchar from The Dance of Death by Hans Holbein, Coxhead, London, 1816
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Allegory Frontispiece Hans Heart Holbein Hollar Hourglass Nobility Noble Sacred Scroll Skeleton Skull Swiss Wenceslaus Deuchar
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the captivating allure of the past with Media Storehouse's exquisite range of Fine Art Prints. This mesmerizing Frontispiece, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases a noble man and woman in 16th century Swiss attire, flanking an allegorical escutcheon. The intricate design features a skull, helmet, Times hourglass, and a skeleton holding a sacred heart, symbolizing the transience of life and the enduring power of faith. Add an air of timeless elegance to your home or office with this evocative work of art.
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.
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This frontispiece, titled "Mortalium Nobilitas," showcases a nobleman and woman in elegant 16th century Swiss attire, standing before an intricately designed allegorical escutcheon. The escutcheon, a heraldic emblem, bears powerful symbols that represent the transience of life and the importance of spirituality. At the center, a skull, a stark reminder of mortality, is crowned with a helmet, symbolizing the protection that wealth and status provide, yet ultimately cannot shield one from death. An hourglass, with its sands relentlessly flowing, represents the passage of time. A skeleton, holding an hourglass, signifies the Grim Reaper, the embodiment of death. The noble couple, seemingly oblivious to the macabre scene before them, clasp a scroll bearing the inscription "Memento Mori," a Latin phrase that translates to "Remember that you will die." This serves as a poignant reminder of the fleeting nature of life and the importance of living each moment to the fullest. The sacred heart, a symbol of love, compassion, and spirituality, offers hope and consolation amidst the stark reminder of mortality. This powerful image, created as a handcoloured copperplate engraving by David Deuchar from The Dance of Death by Hans Holbein, is a testament to the enduring themes of life, death, and the human condition. Originally published by Coxhead, London, in 1816, this frontispiece continues to resonate with viewers, reminding us of the fragility and beauty of life.
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