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Young Couple Death young man young woman walking
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Young Couple Death young man young woman walking
Young Couple and Death, A young man and a young woman are walking in a hilly landscape. From behind a tree Death (in the shape of a skeleton with an hourglass) lurks at them. Below the show a line of Dutch text in gothic script: Ten is not already fixed. Der does come and brings the Aevent, Death as skeleton, couple of lovers, (personifications of) Vanitas, the vanity of human life, Fragiliti humana, Fugacita delle grandezze & della gloria mondana, Meditatione della morte, Opera vana, Piacere vano, Vana gloria, Vanita (Ripa), clothes, mens clothing, head-gear (BONNET), head -gear (BONNET) (feathers used for clothes), dress, gown (womens clothes), cape (mens clothes), Israhel van Meckenem (mentioned on object), Bocholt (Duitsland), 1455 - 1503, paper, engraving, h 185 mm × w 116 mm
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1455 1503 Bocholt Bonnet Brings Cape Clothes Couple Death Dress Feathers Fixed Gown Head Gear Hilly Landscape Hourglass Israhel Van Meckenem Line Lovers Personifications Ripa Shape Skeleton Vanitas Vanity Walking Womens Clothes Young Couple Young Man Young Woman Dutch Text Gothic Script Human Life Lurks Mentioned
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In this print titled "Young Couple and Death" we are transported to a hilly landscape where a young man and woman stroll hand in hand. Unbeknownst to them, lurking behind a tree is Death itself, taking the form of a haunting skeleton clutching an hourglass. The image is accompanied by a line of Dutch text written in gothic script: "Ten is not already fixed. Der does come and brings the Aevent". This artwork delves into profound themes such as the vanity of human life, fragility, and the fleeting nature of worldly glory. It personifies Vanitas, reminding us that all earthly pleasures and achievements are ultimately transient. The couple represents youthful love caught in the grasp of mortality. The intricate details captured by Israhel van Meckenem's engraving technique bring depth to every element depicted - from the clothes they wear (including headgear adorned with feathers) to their expressions filled with blissful ignorance. Created between 1455-1503 in Bocholt, Germany, this paper print measures 185 mm in height and 116 mm in width. Its historical significance lies not only within its artistic merit but also as a reminder of our shared mortality throughout time.
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