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Vanitas Still Life, 1641 (oil on canvas)
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Vanitas Still Life, 1641 (oil on canvas)
XIR167801 Vanitas Still Life, 1641 (oil on canvas) by Stoskopff, Sebastian (1596/99-1657); 125x165 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Strasbourg, France; (add.info.: allegorie de la Vanite et de la Mort; five pieces of metalwork by Nicolas Riedinger; print by Jacques Callot (1592-1635) of Scapin; ); French, out of copyright
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Bottle Chalice Chalices Cups Globe Gloves Helm Hour Hourglass Lute Mandolin Nature Morte Score Sheet Music Skull Tomes
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This print captures the essence of the Vanitas Still Life, painted by Sebastian Stoskopff in 1641. The oil on canvas masterpiece, measuring 125x165 cm, is housed at the Musee des Beaux-Arts in Strasbourg, France. In this allegory of Vanity and Death, Stoskopff skillfully combines various elements to convey a profound message about the transient nature of life. Five exquisite pieces of metalwork by Nicolas Riedinger adorn the composition alongside a print by Jacques Callot depicting Scapin. The still life itself is rich with symbolism; chalices and cups represent indulgence and pleasure while a lute and mandolin evoke fleeting moments of joy through music. A skull reminds us of our mortality amidst stacks of books and sheet music symbolizing knowledge and artistic pursuits. Other objects such as a globe, helm, sword, gloves, hourglass, bottle, and wine further emphasize the transience of human existence. Each element invites contemplation on themes like time's passing or material possessions' impermanence. Through this mesmerizing artwork captured beautifully in this print from Fine Art Finder (www. bridgemanimages. com), viewers are transported into an introspective journey that encourages reflection on life's ephemeral nature. It serves as a reminder to cherish every moment we have while contemplating our own mortality within the grand tapestry of existence.
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