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Metal Print : Allegory of Transience, 1670-1681. Creator: Willem van Mieris
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Allegory of Transience, 1670-1681. Creator: Willem van Mieris
Allegory of Transience, 1670-1681. A young woman with flowers in her apron points to a skull and sheet music lying on a Persian rug on the windowsill. A boy blows bubbles while a poppy droops in a pot. Attributed to Willem van Mieris. (Formerly attributed to Frans van Mieris)
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16"x20" (51x41cm) Metal Print
Bring the timeless beauty of Old Masters art into your modern home with Media Storehouse Metal Prints. Our premium quality prints feature the captivating "Allegory of Transience" painting by Willem van Mieris, dated 1670-1681. This exquisite artwork, sourced from Heritage Images, showcases a young woman reflecting on the fleeting nature of life as she points to a skull and sheet music on a Persian rug. Our metal prints are not just beautiful decorative pieces, they are also durable and long-lasting, adding a touch of elegance and sophistication to any room. Experience the fusion of history and contemporary style with Media Storehouse Metal Prints.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 41.2cm x 51.4cm (16.2" x 20.2")
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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is a captivating oil painting created by the Dutch artist Willem van Mieris between 1670 and 1681. The masterpiece, now attributed to Willem van Mieris the Younger, showcases the ephemeral nature of life through its intricate composition and symbolic elements. The painting depicts a young woman, elegantly dressed in 17th-century apparel, with a bouquet of flowers in her apron. She gestures towards a skull and sheet music lying on a richly patterned Persian rug near the window. A boy in the foreground blows bubbles, his carefree action contrasting the somber scene behind him. A poppy droops in a pot, adding to the overall theme of transience and mortality. The woman's dress, adorned with slashed sleeves and intricate patterns, is a testament to the Dutch Golden Age's rich fashion heritage. The painting's color palette is soft and muted, with the warm tones of the woman's skin and the cool hues of the flowers and rug creating a harmonious balance. The window sill, adorned with roses and poppies, symbolizes the fleeting beauty of nature. The skull, a common memento mori symbol, serves as a reminder of the inevitability of death. The sheet music on the windowsill may represent the transient nature of music and art, which can bring joy and beauty to our lives but ultimately fade away. This painting, now housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, is a poignant reminder of the fragility and transience of life. Willem van Mieris masterfully captures the essence of the Dutch Golden Age, blending fashion, nature, and the human condition into a single, unforgettable image.
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