Vanitas Vanitatum Collection

Allegory of Vanity, 1600 (oil on wood)
3959972 Allegory of Vanity, 1600 (oil on wood) by Isaacsz. Pieter Fransz. (1569-1625); 36.4 x 43.5 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel

A Vanitas Still Life with a Skull, a Book and Roses, c. 1630 (oil on wood)
3087294 A Vanitas Still Life with a Skull, a Book and Roses, c.1630 (oil on wood) by Heem, Jan Davidsz. de (1606-84); 23.2 x 34.6 cm; Nationalmuseum, Stockholm, Sweden; Dutch, out of copyright

Magnificent Still Life with Holbein Bowl, Nautilus and glass cup and fruit bowl, 1678
3087209 Magnificent Still Life with Holbein Bowl, Nautilus and glass cup and fruit bowl, 1678 (oil on canvas) by Kalf, Willem (1619-93); 68x56 cm; Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

The Penitent St. Mary Magdalene, c. 1630-40 (oil on canvas)
3588377 The Penitent St. Mary Magdalene, c.1630-40 (oil on canvas) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641) (workshop of); 108x91 cm; National Museum, Stockholm

Arcadian Shepherds, c. 1655 (oil on canvas)
5242276 Arcadian Shepherds, c.1655 (oil on canvas) by Castiglione, Giovanni Benedetto (Il Grechetto) (1609-64); 110.5x109.5 cm; J

Saint Jerome, 1646 (oil on canvas)
5614472 Saint Jerome, 1646 (oil on canvas) by Ribera, Jusepe de (lo Spagnoletto) (1591-1652); 146X198 cm; Narodni Galerie, Prague

The Penitent Magdalene, c. 1600 (oil on canvas)
3619875 The Penitent Magdalene, c.1600 (oil on canvas) by Tintoretto, Domenico Robusti (1560-1635); Musei Capitolini, Rome, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Still Life with Books, 1625-30 (oil on panel)
3704087 Still Life with Books, 1625-30 (oil on panel) by Heem, Jan Davidsz. de (1606-84); 26.5x41.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: The battered books allude to transience)

Vanitas Still Life with the Spinario, 1628 (oil on panel, h 71. 5cm -- w 80. 5
3709973 Vanitas Still Life with the Spinario, 1628 (oil on panel, h 71.5cm A-- w 80.5 by Claesz, Pieter (1597-1660); 71.5x80.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Flowers and Fruit (oil on canvas)
5863923 Flowers and Fruit (oil on canvas) by Mignon, Abraham (1640-79); 75x63 cm; Mauritshuis, The Hague, The Netherlands; German, out of copyright

The Life of Man, c. 1665 (oil on canvas)
5863943 The Life of Man, c. 1665 (oil on canvas) by Steen, Jan Havicksz. (1625/26-79); 68.5x81.6 cm; Mauritshuis, The Hague

Penitent Magdalene, c. 1765 (oil on canvas)
3928619 Penitent Magdalene, c.1765 (oil on canvas) by Mengs, Anton Raphael (1728-79); 110x89 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Based on an earlier Bolognese painting)

Still Life with Books, c. 1627-28 (oil on panel)
3704098 Still Life with Books, c.1627-28 (oil on panel) by Lievens, Jan the Elder (1607-74); 91x120 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Vanitas vanitatum et omnia vanitas Ehinger Gabriel
Vanitas vanitatum et omnia vanitas, Ehinger, Gabriel, Etching, engraving, black-and-white, ca. 1680

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"Vanitas Vanitatum: A Captivating Journey into the World of Vanity" Step into a realm where art becomes a mirror reflecting the fleeting nature of life and the emptiness of worldly pursuits. "Allegory of Vanity, 1600, " an exquisite oil on wood masterpiece, sets the stage for our exploration. Intriguingly, "Magnificent Still Life with Holbein Bowl, Nautilus and glass cup and fruit bowl, 1678" invites us to ponder over opulence's transience. The juxtaposition of lavish objects against decaying fruits serves as a poignant reminder that material possessions fade away. "The Penitent St. Mary Magdalene, c. 1630-40, " painted on canvas with meticulous detail, captures the essence of repentance amidst vanity's allure. It portrays her transformation from indulgence to spiritual awakening—a powerful testament to redemption. Transporting us further is "Arcadian Shepherds, c. 1655. " This pastoral scene depicts idyllic simplicity while subtly alluding to life's ephemeral nature through symbols like wilting flowers or aging faces—reminders that even in paradise, time waits for no one. Enter Saint Jerome's world in "Saint Jerome, 1646. " His contemplative gaze upon a skull symbolizes mortality and urges introspection—an invitation to reflect upon our own existence amid transient pleasures. "The Penitent Magdalene, c. 1600" evokes empathy as we witness her profound sorrow and contrition depicted on canvas—a striking portrayal capturing both vulnerability and hope within vanitas themes. Books take center stage in "Still Life with Books, " offering intellectual refuge amidst temporal concerns; their presence reminds us that knowledge transcends materiality itself (1625-30). Marvel at "Vanitas Still Life with Spinario, " an oil painting showcasing intricate details alongside symbolic elements such as hourglasses or extinguished candles—all emphasizing the passage of time and life's fragility (1628).