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Vanitas Life Vanitas life table skull songbook
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Vanitas Life Vanitas life table skull songbook
Vanitas Still Life Vanitas still life, Vanitas still life. On a table are a skull, a songbook, a document with a large seal with the Dutch lion, a flute, a globe, dice, soap bubbles and an oil lamp. Pieter Symonsz. Potter, 1646, panel, oil paint (paint), support: h 53.5 cm × w 41.4 cm d 7 cm
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Media ID 19561063
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1646 Dice Document Dutch Lion Flute Globe Oil Lamp Potter Skull Songbook Support Table Vanitas Oil Paint Soap Bubbles
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This print titled "Vanitas Life Vanitas life table skull songbook" takes us back to the 17th century, showcasing a classic still life composition by Pieter Symonsz. Potter in 1646. The image features an array of symbolic objects carefully arranged on a table, reminding us of the transient nature of human existence. At the center of attention lies a hauntingly beautiful skull, serving as a poignant reminder of mortality and the inevitability of death. Next to it rests an open songbook, perhaps symbolizing the fleeting nature of artistic expression and its ephemeral impact on our lives. A document with a large seal bearing the Dutch lion adds an element of authority and power to this thought-provoking tableau. A flute lies nearby, representing both music's ability to uplift our spirits and its inability to transcend our finite existence. A globe reminds us that time continues ticking away regardless of our actions or aspirations. Dice scattered across the table suggest chance and uncertainty in life's journey, while soap bubbles symbolize fragility and transience. An oil lamp casts its warm glow over these objects, illuminating their intricate details but also hinting at enlightenment amidst darkness. Pieter Symonsz. Potter masterfully captures these vanitas elements through his skilled use of oil paint on panel. This print from Liszt Collection invites viewers into a world where beauty intertwines with contemplation, urging us to reflect upon our own mortality and find meaning within impermanence.
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