Hourglass Collection (#14)

Clock On The Pure Oil Building
View of the massive clock on the exterior of the Pure Oil Building (also known as the Jewelers Building and the North American Life Building) at 35 East Wacker Drive Chicago, Illinois, late 1920s

The dangers of lust and illicit love. Alcohol is aiding seduction in centre, while death and corruption brandish an hourglass on the left. After symbolic woodcut by Peter Flotner. 16th century

Hourglass. Engraving 1887

16th century hourglass: 19th century engraving

Putto Sleeping on a skull
Unknown French painter (17th century), Putto Sleeping on a Skull, copy after Genovesino (Luigi Miradori, ca. 1610-ca. 1654)

Running out of money, conceptual artwork
Running out of money, conceptual computer artwork

Water shortage, conceptual artwork C014 / 1257
Water shortage. Conceptual artwork of water dripping in an hourglass onto a seedling in cracked mud, representing a water shortage or drought

Hourglass, artwork F006 / 8817
Hourglass, computer artwork

Hourglass, artwork F006 / 8818
Hourglass, computer artwork

Ageing, conceptual image C014 / 0670
Ageing, conceptual computer image

Ultraviolet therapy C015 / 6188
Ultraviolet therapy. A small sand timing glass being used to control the length of a therapy session. In the background, a patient is receiving a targeted dose of ultraviolet radiation in a form of

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"Capturing the Essence of Time: Exploring the Symbolism in Art" In the realm of art, the hourglass has long been a captivating symbol, representing the fleeting nature of time and mortality. From Vanitas Still Life with a Tulip to Melencolia I, artists have skillfully depicted this timeless motif. Vanitas Still Life with a Tulip, Skull and Hour-Glass portrays life's transience through delicate brushstrokes on panel. The juxtaposition of vibrant tulips against an hourglass reminds us that beauty fades as sands trickle away. Similarly, Jahangir Preferring a Sufi Shaikh to Kings from the St. Petersburg Album showcases opulent gold accents on paper. Amidst royal grandeur, an hourglass serves as a reminder that even empires crumble under time's relentless march. Albrecht Durer's etching The Knight, Death and the Devil transports us to an eerie world where a knight resolutely faces his inevitable fate. Here, an hourglass silently measures each passing moment while death lurks nearby – reminding us that time spares no one. The Comforts of a Bed of Roses published by Hannah Humphrey in 1806 offers solace amidst temporal uncertainty. Within its pages lies an enchanting illustration featuring roses intertwined with an hourglass - urging us to find comfort amid life's fleeting moments. Sebald Beham’s Death and the Courtesan delves into darker realms as wood-engraved lines bring forth haunting imagery. An intricately detailed hourglass stands prominently beside death itself - emphasizing our limited time on Earth. Carrie Moore takes center stage as The Sandow Girl mesmerizes audiences with her strength and grace; yet behind her poised performance lies another layer – an hourglass subtly hinting at her own mortality amidst infinite applause. Infinity of Time. . A thought-provoking phrase accompanies countless artworks depicting this ancient device.